Meaning
Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words [1]
"power, force," is used of the significance or force of what is spoken, 1—Corinthians 14:11 . See Might , Power.
King James Dictionary [2]
ME'ANING, ppr. Having in mind intending signifying.
ME'ANING, n. That which exists in the mind, view or contemplation as a settled aim or purpose, though not directly expressed. We say, this or that is not his meaning.
1. Intention purpose aim with reference to a future act.
I am no honest man, if there by any good meaning towards you.
2. Signification. What is the meaning of all this parade? The meaning of a hieroglyphic is not always obvious. 3. The sense of words or expressions that which is to be understood signification that which the writer or speaker intends to express or communicate. Words have a literal meaning, or a metaphorical meaning, and it is not always easy to ascertain the real meaning. 4. Sense power of thinking. Little used.
Webster's Dictionary [3]
(1): ( n.) Sense; power of thinking.
(2): ( n.) That which is signified, whether by act lanquage; signification; sence; import; as, the meaning of a hint.
(3): ( n.) That which is meant or intended; intent; purpose; aim; object; as, a mischievous meaning was apparent.
(4): ( p. pr. & vb. n.) of Mean
