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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Requite
CategoryArchaic Word
Modern Equivalentto repay; to return like for like; to compensate or recompense.
KJV Word TypeVerb
DefinitionTo repay or return what is due — whether good or evil. In the KJV it appears in contexts of repaying kindness (as David wished to requite Jonathan's family) and of God's just recompense for sin. Related to the concept of retributive justice.
Key Verses"And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan's sake?" (2 Samuel 9:1); "The LORD recompense thy work, and a full reward be given thee of the LORD God of Israel." (Ruth 2:12)