KJV Dictionary Definition: edified

edified

ED'IFIED, pp. Instructed; improved in literary, moral or religious knowledge.

edifier

ED'IFIER, n. One that improves another by instructing him.

edify

ED'IFY, v.t. L. oedifico; oedes, a house, and facio, to make.

1. To build, in a literal sense. Not now used.

2. To instruct and improve the mind in knowledge generally,and particularly in moral and religious knowledge, in faith and holiness.

Edify one another. 1 Thess.5.

3. To teach or persuade. Not used.

edifying

ED'IFYING, ppr. Building up in christian knowledge; instructing; improving the mind.

edifyingly

ED'IFYINGLY, adv. In an edifying manner.