King James Version with full narration by Alexander Scourby
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KJV Bible Glossary
Definitions and plain-English explanations of King James Version words, phrases, and theological terms — so nothing in scripture is lost in translation.
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Divers
CategoryArchaic Word
Modern Equivalentvarious; different kinds.
KJV Word TypeAdjective
DefinitionVarious; different kinds. In the KJV, it does not mean people who dive, but rather multiple or assorted kinds.
Key Verses"My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations." (James 1:2)
KJV Usage NoteMeans “various” or “different kinds,” not underwater divers.
Common MisunderstandingIt does not refer to people who dive underwater; it means various or different kinds.
EtymologyFrom Latin diversus ("different, turned apart").