Scriptural Resonance: Psalm 37:3 — “Trust in the Lord, and do good; so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.”

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

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 It reminds us that God’s promises are trustworthy, His words are sure, and His truth is never outdated.