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presently immediately
Matthew 21:19 — the fig tree withered "presently" — means on the spot, not in a little while.
Means: immediatelyIn the KJV: 5 timesStill in use, different meaning
The word behind it
Where it appears
All 5 verses.
And if any man said unto him, Let them not fail to burn the fat presently, and then take as much as thy soul desireth; then he would answer him, Nay; but thou shalt give it me now: and if not, I will take it by force.
A fool’s wrath is presently known: but a prudent man covereth shame.
And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered away.
Thinkest thou that I cannot now pray to my Father, and he shall presently give me more than twelve legions of angels?
Him therefore I hope to send presently, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me.
Common questions
What does "presently" mean in the Bible?
In the King James Version presently means immediately. Matthew 21:19 — the fig tree withered "presently" — means on the spot, not in a little while.
How many times does "presently" appear in the King James Version?
5 times.
What Hebrew word is behind "presently"?
Most often יוֹם (yôwm), Strong's H3117, meaning 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).
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