KJV Bible Glossary

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Whereby


CategoryArchaic Word
Modern Equivalentby which; by what means; through which.
KJV Word TypeConjunction / Adverb
DefinitionAn archaic connective meaning "by which" or "by what means." Used throughout the KJV to introduce the means or instrument by which something is accomplished.
Key Verses"And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption." (Ephesians 4:30); "Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises." (2 Peter 1:4)