The King James Bible uses six adverbs – hence, hither, thence, thither, whence, whither – that are not archaic but nevertheless used less than some other adverbs in modern times.
- Hence, adverb. From this place; from here.
- Hither, adverb. To or toward this place; to here.
- Thence, adverb. From there; from that place.
- Thither, adverb. To there; to or toward that place.
- Whence, adverb. From what place? from where?
- Whither, adverb. To what place? to where?
The adverbs whence and whither ask direction or location; the adverbs hence, hither, thence, and thither give direction or location. The “ence” forms carry the general sense out of (exit). The “ither” forms carry the sense into. Robert Hammond, pastor of Long Hill Baptist Church, has suggested this mnemonic to help remember – those with “e” think exit; those with “i” think into. Also, the beginning letters help to focus on their location – “h” here; “th” there; “wh” where.
For more information, see Directional Adverbs in our King James Bible.
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