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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.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

26 occurrences26 verses13 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Exodus 15:2

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Matthew 23:12

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And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.

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The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · Matthew 23:12 · retained source text

And whosoeuer shall exalt himselfe, shall be abased: and he that shall humble himselfe, shall be exalted.

1611 marginal noteLuk. 14.11 and 18.14.

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Where “exalt” appears

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Exodus1 occurrence
1 verse 1 Samuel1 occurrence
1 verse Job1 occurrence
1 verse Psalms9 occurrences
9 verses Proverbs1 occurrence
1 verse Isaiah3 occurrences
3 verses Ezekiel3 occurrences
3 verses Daniel2 occurrences
2 verses Hosea1 occurrence
1 verse Obadiah1 occurrence
1 verse Matthew1 occurrence
1 verse 2 Corinthians1 occurrence
1 verse 1 Peter1 occurrence
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Exodus 15:2 Psalm 34:3 Psalm 92:10 Proverbs 4:8 Isaiah 14:13 Obadiah 1:4 Luke 14:11 1 Peter 5:6 Psalms 34:3 Psalms 37:34 Psalms 99:5 Psalms 140:8 Ezekiel 31:14 Hosea 11:7

Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

Webster 1828

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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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