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.