Definition: The word 'affectingly' in the King James Version (KJV) means "with such a touching or affectionate emotion" or "as if one were being deeply moved." It's often used to describe the emotional response elicited by something that is unexpectedly moving, touching, or affecting someone's heart. This word comes from Hebrew, with the root "affect" meaning "to affect," and "lychrestic" meaning "in a slow way, gradually." In the KJV context, it's often used to describe how one feels when they receive good news that is unexpected or touching, as if the event were made more significant by its emotional impact on them. It can also be used metaphorically for someone who receives something of great importance unexpectedly and then becomes deeply affected. For example: 1. "The Lord will grant thee much favor in all thy ways." (Psalm 96:25 NIV) 2. "Therefore we have no hope, but rather a new spirit which is born of God, to dwell in the presence of God forevermore." (Romans 8:34 ESV) In both verses, the speaker is expressing their profound appreciation for receiving and experiencing such a surprising blessing, much like someone who has just received something that deeply touches them. So, when we use "affectingly," it's a way to express how an unexpected good thing makes us feel deeply.

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