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ED'IFY, L. oedifico oedes, a house, and facio, to make.

1. To build, in a literal sense. Not now used.
2. To instruct and improve the mind in knowledge generally,and particularly in moral and religious knowledge, in faith and holiness.

Edify one another. 1 Thessalonians 5

3. To teach or persuade. Not used.
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Entry for 'Edify'. King James Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​kjd/​e/edify.html.
 
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