Definition: In the King James Version (KJV), the term "allying" is often used to describe a group or community that comes together for mutual support, helping each other through tough times. The word itself appears in Old Testament scriptures where it refers specifically to those who are loyal to God and his people.
Here's a detailed definition of the word:
1.
Allaying
: To soothe, comfort, or calm a person or creature by soothing them with words of kindness or concern.
2.
Allay
: To soften; calmen (to soothe).
The verb "allying" comes from the Hebrew phrase "alle-yeach," which means to come together as one or to become like one another. It typically describes individuals, groups, or communities coming together in a shared endeavor for mutual benefit.
In the KJV, the word is used metaphorically to describe a group of believers who work together as one in a spiritual sense and are not merely mere acquaintances but are truly united by God's grace.
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