PROS'PER, L.prospero, from prosperus, from the Gr. to carry to or toward to bear. To favor to render successful. All things concur to prosper our design.
PROS'PER, To be successful to succeed.
The Lord made all that he did to prosper in his hand. Genesis 39
He that covereth his sins, shall not prosper. Proverbs 28
1. To grow or increase to thrive to make gain as, to prosper in business. Our agriculture, commerce and manufactures now prosper.
The King James Bible has stood its ground for nearly 400 years. However, during that time the English language has changed, and with it the meanings of some words it used. Here are more than 6,500 words whose definitions have changed since 1611.Wikipedia
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