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Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better.Ecclesiastes 7:3My question is what is the meaning of the word countenance in this verse?
Jodie Perez
Ecclesiastes 7:3-5 "Sorrow is better than laughter: for by the sadness of the countenance the heart is made better. The heart of the wise is in the house of mourning; but the heart of fools is in the house of mirth. It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools."
Biblically our countenance is our outward appearance, what shows on our faces, what we say, and what we do.. What goes on inside, shows outside.
I Samuel 16:7 "But the Lord said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart."
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What are two synonyms for countenance?
face or visage for one meaning of countenance tolerate or accept for another meaning of countenance
Is it peels of laughter or peals of laughter?
It's peals of laughter - meaning loud or ringing.
Use countenance in a sentence?
His countenance turned from pleasant to angry at the words spoken by his boss. In this example countenance refers to facial expression. The company does not countenance corporate espionage. This example means to approve of or tolerate something, in this case corporate espionage.
What is the meaning silver laughter?
laughter that makes the sound of silver (think bells or clinking silverware). like a child's laughter
What is the meaning of laughingly?
With laughter or merriment.
A cry in the wilderness meaning?
a cry with a laughter
What is the meaning of countenance?
To encourage; to favor; to approve; to aid; to abet., To make a show of; to pretend.
What is the meaning silver?
laughter that makes the sound of silver (think bells or clinking silverware). like a child's laughter
What is the meaning of gruff?
Of a rough or stern manner, voice, or countenance; sour; surly; severe; harsh.
What is the meaning of guffaw?
A loud burst of laughter; a horse laugh.
What is the meaning of dejected?
of Deject, Cast down; afflicted; low-spirited; sad; as, a dejected look or countenance.
What is the meaning in English of the phrase vultus animi janua et tabula?
The countenance is the portrait and picture of the mind.
