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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Whence
CategoryArchaic Word
Modern Equivalentfrom where; where from.
KJV Word TypeAdverb
DefinitionFrom where; from what place or source.
Key Verses"And he saith unto them, From whence come ye?" (Genesis 29:4)
KJV Usage NoteOften asks about origin, source, or place of departure.
Common MisunderstandingIt does not mean simply “when”; it asks from where something or someone comes.
EtymologyFrom Old English hwanon, meaning from where.