Jump to
Durst
CategoryArchaic Word
Modern Equivalentdared.
KJV Word TypeVerb
DefinitionDared; had courage or boldness to do something.
Key Verses"And after that they durst not ask him any question at all." (Luke 20:40)
KJV Usage NoteMeans “dared,” often describing fear, restraint, or unwillingness to challenge someone.
Common MisunderstandingIt does not mean “did not”; it is an older form meaning dared.
EtymologyFrom Old English durran (“to dare”).