An event or action; that which happens or falls out, or that which is done, told or proposed. This is the general signification of the word in the Scriptures; as after these things, that is. And the thing was very grievous in Abraham’s sight, because of his son. Genesis 21:11. Then Laban and Bethuel answered and said, the thing proceedeth from the Lord. Genesis 24:50. And Jacob said, all these things are against me. Genesis 42:36. I will tell you by what authority I do these things. Matthew 21:24. These things said Esaias when he saw his glory. John 12:47. In learning French, choose such books as will teach you things as well as language.

Any substance; that which is created; any particular article or commodity. He sent after this manner; ten asses laden with the good things of Egypt-- Genesis 45:23. They took the things which Micah had made. Judges 18:27.

An animal; as every living thing; every creeping thing. Genesis 1:24.

A portion or part; something. Wicked men who understand any thing of wisdom-- .

In contempt. I have a thing in prose.

Used of persons in contempt. See, sons, what things you are, The poor thing sigh’d. I'll be this abject thing no more.

Used in a sense of honor. I see thee here, Thou noble thing!