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exalt

Meaning of “exalt”

To raise, lift up, set on high, promote, honour, magnify, or praise; of oneself, to seek or assume a high place, power, or estimation.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
26 occurrences26 verses13 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Exodus 15:2

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Daniel 11:14
And in those times there shall many stand up against the king of the south: also the robbers of thy people shall exalt themselves to establish the vision; but they shall fall.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Daniel 11:14 · retained source text

And in those times there shall many stand vp against the King of the South: also the robbers of thy people shall exalt themselues to establish the vision, but they shall fall.

1611 marginal noteHeb. the children of robbers.

Daniel 11:36
And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Daniel 11:36 · retained source text

And the king shall doe according to his will, and he shall exalt himselfe, and magnifie himselfe aboue euery god, and shall speake marueilous things against the God of gods, & shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined, shall be done.

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To raise high or elevate; to elevate in power, rank, or dignity; to raise with pride; to elevate in estimation and praise, magnify, or extol; to raise the voice.

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