Definition: Archaic English for “truly” or “certainly.” Used to affirm the truthfulness or solemnity of a statement.

Key Scriptures (hover for pop-up): Psalm 37:3; Jeremiah 15:11; Mark 8:12; Luke 11:51; John 3:3

Theological Use: In older translations (especially KJV), “verily” often precedes declarations of divine truth. Christ frequently used it—“Verily, verily, I say unto you”—to signal weighty teaching.

Pastoral Note: “Verily” is more than vintage vocabulary—it’s a verbal seal. It reminds us that God’s promises are trustworthy, His words are sure, and His truth is never outdated.