Genesis 8:22
While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.
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While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.
Read in context →While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage.
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mikrón · mik-ron'
a small space of time or degree
Strong's KJV usage: :--a (little) (while).
Strong's first: Matthew 26:73Strong's last: John 16:19
Open full G3397 profile →yôwm · yome
a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated term), (often used adverb)
Strong's KJV usage: age, always, chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), elder, × end, evening, (for) ever(-lasting, -more), × full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, old, outlived, perpetually, presently, remaineth, × required, season, × since, space, then, (process of) time, as at other times, in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), × whole ( age), (full) year(-ly), younger.
Strong's first: Leviticus 14:46Strong's last: 1 Kings 17:7
Open full H3117 profile →en · en
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
Strong's KJV usage: :--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in).
Strong's first: Matthew 13:25Strong's last: Hebrews 3:15
Open full G1722 profile →héōs · heh'-oce
a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
Strong's KJV usage: :--even (until, unto), (as) far (as), how long, (un-)til(-l), (hither-, un-, up) to, while(-s).
Strong's first: Matthew 14:22Strong's last: John 12:36
Open full G2193 profile →laléō · lal-eh'-o
to talk, i.e. utter words
Strong's KJV usage: :--preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter.
Strong's first: Matthew 9:18Strong's last: Luke 8:49
Open full G2980 profile →mᵉʻaṭ · meh-at'
a little or few (often adverbial or comparative)
Strong's KJV usage: almost (some, very) few(-er, -est), lightly, little (while), (very) small (matter, thing), some, soon, × very.
Strong's first: Job 24:24Strong's last: Haggai 2:6
Open full H4592 profile →dé · deh
but, and, etc.
Strong's KJV usage: :--also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English).
Strong's first: Matthew 22:41Strong's last: Acts 10:19
Open full G1161 profile →chrónos · khron'-os
a space of time (in general, and thus properly distinguished from G2540, which designates a fixed or special occasion; and from G165, which denotes a particular period) or interval; by extension, an individual opportunity; by implication, delay
Strong's KJV usage: :--+ years old, season, space, (X often-)time(-s), (a) while.
Strong's first: Luke 18:4Strong's last: 1 Corinthians 16:7
Open full G5550 profile →hōs · hoce
which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
Strong's KJV usage: :--about, after (that), (according) as (it had been, it were), as soon (as), even as (like), for, how (greatly), like (as, unto), since, so (that), that, to wit, unto, when(-soever), while, X with all speed.
Strong's first: Luke 24:32Strong's last: Acts 10:17
Open full G5613 profile →áchri · akh'-ree
(of time) until or (of place) up to
Strong's KJV usage: :--as far as, for, in(-to), till, (even, un-)to, until, while.
Strong's first: Acts 27:33Strong's last: Hebrews 3:13
Open full G891 profile →hēméra · hay-mer'-ah
day, i.e. (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the Jews as inclusive of the parts of both extremes); figuratively, a period (always defined more or less clearly by the context)
Strong's KJV usage: :--age, + alway, (mid-)day (by day, (-ly)), + for ever, judgment, (day) time, while, years.
Strong's first: Acts 15:7Strong's last: Acts 18:18
Open full G2250 profile →metaxý · met-ax-oo'
betwixt (of place or person); (of time) as adjective, intervening, or (by implication) adjoining
Strong's KJV usage: :--between, mean while, next.
Strong's first: John 4:31Strong's last: Romans 2:15
Open full G3342 profile →olígos · ol-ee'-gos
puny (in extent, degree, number, duration or value); especially neuter (adverbially) somewhat
Strong's KJV usage: :--+ almost, brief(-ly), few, (a) little, + long, a season, short, small, a while.
Strong's first: Mark 6:31Strong's last: 1 Peter 5:10
Open full G3641 profile →hós · hos
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
Strong's KJV usage: :--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc.
Strong's first: Mark 2:19Strong's last: John 5:7
Open full G3739 profile →hóte · hot'-eh
at which (thing) too, i.e. when
Strong's KJV usage: :--after (that), as soon as, that, when, while.
Strong's first: John 17:12Strong's last: Hebrews 9:17
Open full G3753 profile →pálai · pal'-ahee
(adverbially) formerly, or (by relatively) sometime since; (elliptically as adjective) ancient
Strong's KJV usage: :--any while, a great while ago, (of) old, in time past.
Strong's first: Mark 15:44Strong's last: Luke 10:13
Open full G3819 profile →ṓn · oan
being
Strong's KJV usage: :--be, come, have.
Strong's first: Luke 24:44Strong's last: Romans 5:8
Open full G5607 profile →ʻôwd · ode
properly, iteration or continuance; used only adverbially (with or without preposition), again, repeatedly, still, more
Strong's KJV usage: again, × all life long, at all, besides, but, else, further(-more), henceforth, (any) longer, (any) more(-over), × once, since, (be) still, when, (good, the) while (having being), (as, because, whether, while) yet (within).
Strong's first: Genesis 46:29Strong's last: Job 27:3
Open full H5750 profile →anastréphō · an-as-tref'-o
to overturn; also to return; by implication, to busy oneself, i.e. remain, live
Strong's KJV usage: :--abide, behave self, have conversation, live, overthrow, pass, return, be used.
Strong's first: Matthew 17:22Strong's last: Matthew 17:22
Open full G390 profile →apérchomai · ap-erkh'-om-ahee
to go off (i.e. depart), aside (i.e. apart) or behind (i.e. follow), literally or figuratively
Strong's KJV usage: :--come, depart, go (aside, away, back, out, … ways), pass away, be past.
Strong's first: Matthew 25:10Strong's last: Matthew 25:10
Open full G565 profile →autós · ow-tos'
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the compound G1438) of the third person , and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
Strong's KJV usage: :--her, it(-self), one, the other, (mine) own, said, (self-), the) same, ((him-, my-, thy- )self, (your-)selves, she, that, their(-s), them(-selves), there(-at, - by, -in, -into, -of, -on, -with), they, (these) things, this (man), those, together, very, which.
Strong's first: Luke 14:32Strong's last: Luke 14:32
Open full G846 profile →brachýs · brakh-ooce'
short (of time, place, quantity, or number)
Strong's KJV usage: :--few words, little (space, while).
Strong's first: Luke 22:58Strong's last: Luke 22:58
Open full G1024 profile →eis · ice
to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, time, or (figuratively) purpose (result, etc.); also in adverbial phrases
Strong's KJV usage: :--(abundant-)ly, against, among, as, at, (back-)ward, before, by, concerning, + continual, + far more exceeding, for (intent, purpose), fore, + forth, in (among, at, unto, -so much that, -to), to the intent that, + of one mind, + never, of, (up-)on, + perish, + set at one again, (so) that, therefore(-unto), throughout, til, to (be, the end, -ward), (here-)until(-to), …ward, (where-)fore, with.
Strong's first: 1 Corinthians 8:13Strong's last: 1 Corinthians 8:13
Open full G1519 profile →enthyméomai · en-thoo-meh'-om-ahee
to be inspirited, i.e. ponder
Strong's KJV usage: :--think.
Strong's first: Matthew 1:20Strong's last: Matthew 1:20
Open full G1760 profile →záō · dzah'-o
to live (literally or figuratively)
Strong's KJV usage: :--life(-time), (a-)live(-ly), quick.
Strong's first: Romans 7:3Strong's last: Romans 7:3
Open full G2198 profile →hikanós · hik-an-os'
competent (as if coming in season), i.e. ample (in amount) or fit (in character)
Strong's KJV usage: :--able, + content, enough, good, great, large, long (while), many, meet, much, security, sore, sufficient, worthy.
Strong's first: Acts 20:11Strong's last: Acts 20:11
Open full G2425 profile →kairós · kahee-ros'
an occasion, i.e. set or proper time
Strong's KJV usage: :--X always, opportunity, (convenient, due) season, (due, short, while) time, a while.
Strong's first: Luke 8:13Strong's last: Luke 8:13
Open full G2540 profile →koimáō · koy-mah'-o
to put to sleep, i.e. (passively or reflexively) to slumber; figuratively, to decease
Strong's KJV usage: :--(be a-, fall a-, fall on) sleep, be dead.
Strong's first: Matthew 28:13Strong's last: Matthew 28:13
Open full G2837 profile →lían · lee'-an
much (adverbially)
Strong's KJV usage: :--exceeding, great(-ly), sore, very (+ chiefest).
Strong's first: Mark 1:35Strong's last: Mark 1:35
Open full G3029 profile →orégomai · or-eg'-om-ahee
to stretch oneself, i.e. reach out after (long for)
Strong's KJV usage: :--covet after, desire.
Strong's first: 1 Timothy 6:10Strong's last: 1 Timothy 6:10
Open full G3713 profile →hósos · hos'-os
as (much, great, long, etc.) as
Strong's KJV usage: :--all (that), as (long, many, much) (as), how great (many, much), (in-)asmuch as, so many as, that (ever), the more, those things, what (great, -soever), wheresoever, wherewithsoever, which, X while, who(-soever).
Strong's first: Hebrews 10:37Strong's last: Hebrews 10:37
Open full G3745 profile →hótan · hot'-an
whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as
Strong's KJV usage: :--as long (soon) as, that, + till, when(-soever), while.
Strong's first: 1 Corinthians 3:4Strong's last: 1 Corinthians 3:4
Open full G3752 profile →hóti · hot'-ee
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
Strong's KJV usage: :--as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why.
Strong's first: Acts 25:8Strong's last: Acts 25:8
Open full G3754 profile →polýs · pol-oos'
(singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many; neuter (singular) as adverbial, largely; neuter (plural) as adverb or noun often, mostly, largely
Strong's KJV usage: :--abundant, + altogether, common, + far (passed, spent), (+ be of a) great (age, deal, -ly, while), long, many, much, oft(-en (-times)), plenteous, sore, straitly.
Strong's first: Acts 28:6Strong's last: Acts 28:6
Open full G4183 profile →próskairos · pros'-kahee-ros
for the occasion only, i.e. temporary
Strong's KJV usage: :--dur-(eth) for awhile, endure for a time, for a season, temporal.
Strong's first: Matthew 13:21Strong's last: Matthew 13:21
Open full G4340 profile →syllégō · sool-leg'-o
to collect
Strong's KJV usage: :--gather (together, up).
Strong's first: Matthew 13:29Strong's last: Matthew 13:29
Open full G4816 profile →kôh · ko
properly, like this, i.e. by implication, (of manner) thus (or so); also (of place) here (or hither); or (of time) now
Strong's KJV usage: also, here, hitherto, like, on the other side, so (and much), such, on that manner, (on) this (manner, side, way, way and that way), mean while, yonder.
Strong's first: 1 Kings 18:45Strong's last: 1 Kings 18:45
Open full H3541 profile →kîy · kee
(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
Strong's KJV usage: and, (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), but, certainly, doubtless, else, even, except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, (al-) though, till, truly, until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet.
Strong's first: Deuteronomy 19:6Strong's last: Deuteronomy 19:6
Open full H3588 profile →mitsʻâr · mits-awr'
petty (in size or number); adverbially, a short (time)
Strong's KJV usage: little one (while), small.
Strong's first: Isaiah 63:18Strong's last: Isaiah 63:18
Open full H4705 profile →ʻad · ad
as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
Strong's KJV usage: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ( as) yet.
Strong's first: Exodus 33:22Strong's last: Exodus 33:22
Open full H5704 profile →ʻôwd · ode
Strong's KJV usage: while.
Strong's first: Daniel 4:31Strong's last: Daniel 4:31
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And it came to pass, while the ark abode in Kirjathjearim, that the time was long; for it was twenty years: and all the house of Israel lamented after the LORD.
And as they were going down to the end of the city, Samuel said to Saul, Bid the servant pass on before us, (and he passed on,) but stand thou still a while, that I may shew thee the word of God.
And it came to pass, while Saul talked unto the priest, that the noise that was in the host of the Philistines went on and increased: and Saul said unto the priest, Withdraw thine hand.
And thou shalt not only while yet I live shew me the kindness of the LORD, that I die not:
And he brought them before the king of Moab: and they dwelt with him all the while that David was in the hold.
And now I have heard that thou hast shearers: now thy shepherds which were with us, we hurt them not, neither was there ought missing unto them, all the while they were in Carmel.
They were a wall unto us both by night and day, all the while we were with them keeping the sheep.
And David saved neither man nor woman alive, to bring tidings to Gath, saying, Lest they should tell on us, saying, So did David, and so will be his manner all the while he dwelleth in the country of the Philistines.
And it came to pass, while there was war between the house of Saul and the house of David, that Abner made himself strong for the house of Saul.
And when all the people came to cause David to eat meat while it was yet day, David sware, saying, So do God to me, and more also, if I taste bread, or ought else, till the sun be down.
And this was yet a small thing in thy sight, O Lord GOD; but thou hast spoken also of thy servant's house for a great while to come. And is this the manner of man, O Lord GOD?
And it came to pass on the seventh day, that the child died. And the servants of David feared to tell him that the child was dead: for they said, Behold, while the child was yet alive, we spake unto him, and he would not hearken unto our voice: how will he then vex himself, if we tell him that the child is dead?
Then said his servants unto him, What thing is this that thou hast done? thou didst fast and weep for the child, while it was alive; but when the child was dead, thou didst rise and eat bread.
And he said, While the child was yet alive, I fasted and wept: for I said, Who can tell whether GOD will be gracious to me, that the child may live?
And it came to pass, while they were in the way, that tidings came to David, saying, Absalom hath slain all the king's sons, and there is not one of them left.
For thy servant vowed a vow while I abode at Geshur in Syria, saying, If the LORD shall bring me again indeed to Jerusalem, then I will serve the LORD.
And Absalom sent for Ahithophel the Gilonite, David's counseller, from his city, even from Giloh, while he offered sacrifices. And the conspiracy was strong; for the people increased continually with Absalom.
And I will come upon him while he is weary and weak handed, and will make him afraid: and all the people that are with him shall flee; and I will smite the king only:
Then said Joab, I may not tarry thus with thee. And he took three darts in his hand, and thrust them through the heart of Absalom, while he was yet alive in the midst of the oak.
Now Barzillai was a very aged man, even fourscore years old: and he had provided the king of sustenance while he lay at Mahanaim; for he was a very great man.
So Gad came to David, and told him, and said unto him, Shall seven years of famine come unto thee in thy land? or wilt thou flee three months before thine enemies, while they pursue thee? or that there be three days' pestilence in thy land? now advise, and see what answer I shall return to him that sent me.
Behold, while thou yet talkest there with the king, I also will come in after thee, and confirm thy words.
And, lo, while she yet talked with the king, Nathan the prophet also came in.
And while he yet spake, behold, Jonathan the son of Abiathar the priest came: and Adonijah said unto him, Come in; for thou art a valiant man, and bringest good tidings.
And she arose at midnight, and took my son from beside me, while thine handmaid slept, and laid it in her bosom, and laid her dead child in my bosom.
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WHILE, noun [G. See the Verb.] Time; space of time, or continued duration. He was some while in this country. One while we thought him innocent.
Pausing a while thus to herself she musd.
Worth while worth the time which it requires; worth the time and pains; hence, worth the expense. It is not always worth while for a man to prosecute for small debts.
WHILE, adverb
1. During the time that while I write, you sleep.
2. As long as.
Use your memory, and you will sensibly experience a gradual improvement, while you take care not to overload it.
3. At the same time that.
WHILE, verb transitive [G., to abide, to stay.] To while away, as time, in English, is to loiter; or more generally, to cause time to pass away pleasantly, without irksomeness; as, we while away time in amusements or diversions.
Let us while away this life.
WHILE, verb intransitive To loiter.
Noah Webster, An American Dictionary of the English Language (1828). A conservative base-form lookup may be used when the exact inflected KJV form is not a Webster headword.
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