Herewith
TextsWhat is the meaning of Herewith in the Bible?
Herewith is an archaic English adverb meaning 'with this' or 'in this document,' frequently appearing in early modern biblical translations like the King James Version to indicate that the text immediately following or preceding the word is being presented or attached.
TEXTUAL SIGNIFICANCE
Recognizing herewith as a structural indicator allows readers to distinguish between narrative content and the physical act of presenting the text, preventing misinterpretation of the word as a theological statement about divine presence rather than a simple editorial marker.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.