King James Bible Dictionary

The kidneys, the supposed seat of the desires and affections; used metaphorically for "heart." The "reins" and the "heart" are often mentioned together, as denoting the whole moral constitution of man (Psalms 7:9; 16:7; 26:2; 139:13; Jeremiah 17:10, etc.).

(i.e. kidneys). In the ancient system of physiology the kidneys were believed to be the seat of desire and longing, which accounts for their often being coupled with the heart. (Psalms 7:9; 26:2; Jeremiah 11:20; 17:10), etc.

REINS, noun plural [Latin ren, renes.]

1. The kidneys; the lower part of the back.

2. In Scripture, the inward parts; the heart, or seat of the affections and passions. Psalms 73:21.

REINSERT', verb transitive [re and insert.] To insert a second time.

REINSERT'ED, participle passive Inserted again.

REINSERT'ING, participle present tense Inserting again.

REINSER'TION, noun A second insertion.

REINSPECT', verb transitive [re and inspect.] To inspect again, as provisions.

REINSPEC'TION, noun The act of inspecting a second time.

REINSPI'RE, verb transitive [re and inspire.] To inspire anew.

REINSPI'RED, participle passive Inspired again.

REINSPI'RING, participle present tense Inspiring again.

REINSTALL', verb transitive [re and install.] To install again; to seat anew.

REINSTALL'ED, participle passive Installed anew.

REINSTALL'ING, participle present tense Installing again.

REINSTALL'MENT, noun A second installment.

REINSTA'TE, verb transitive [re and instate.] To place again in possession or in a former state; to restore to a state from which one has been removed; as, to reinstate a king in the possession of the kingdom; to reinstate one in the affections of his family.

REINSTA'TED, participle passive Replaced in possession or in a former state.

REINSTA'TEMENT, noun The act of putting in a former state; re-establishment.

REINSTA'TING, participle present tense Replacing in a former state; putting again in possession.

REINSU'RANCE, noun [re and insurance. See Sure.]

An insurance of property already insured; a second insurance of the same property. Such reinsurance is permitted by the French commercial code; but in England is prohibited by statute, except when the first underwriter is insolvent.

REINSU'RE, verb transitive [re and insure.] To insure the same property a second time by other underwriters.

The insurer may cause the property insured to be reinsured by other persons.

REINSU'RED, participle passive Insured a second time by other persons.

REINSU'RING, participle present tense Insuring a second time by other persons.