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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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Daniel 11:36
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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.

Hosea 11:7
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And my people are bent to backsliding from me: though they called them to the most High, none at all would exalt him.
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The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Hosea 11:7 · retained source text

And my people are bent to backesliding from mee: though they called them to the most High, none at all would exalt him.

1611 marginal noteHebr. together they exalted not.

Obadiah 1:4
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Though thou exalt thyself as the eagle, and though thou set thy nest among the stars, thence will I bring thee down, saith the Lord.
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1611 witness · Obadiah 1:4 · retained source text

Though thou exalt thy selfe as the eagle, and though thou set thy nest among the starres, thence will I bring thee downe, saith the LORD.

1611 marginal noteIer.49.16.

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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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.

2 Corinthians 11:20
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For ye suffer, if a man bring you into bondage, if a man devour you, if a man take of you, if a man exalt himself, if a man smite you on the face.
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1611 witness · 2 Corinthians 11:20 · retained source text

For ye suffer if a man bring you into bondage, if a man deuoure you, if a man take of you, if a man exalt himselfe, if a man smite you on the face.

1 Peter 5:6
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Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:
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1611 witness · 1 Peter 5:6 · retained source text

Humble yourselues therefore vnder the mighty hand of God, that hee may exalt you in due time,

Complete reference index — all 26 verses
Exodus 15:21 Samuel 2:10Job 17:4Psalms 34:3Psalms 37:34Psalms 66:7Psalms 92:10Psalms 99:5Psalms 99:9Psalms 107:32Psalms 118:28Psalms 140:8Proverbs 4:8Isaiah 13:2Isaiah 14:13Isaiah 25:1Ezekiel 21:26Ezekiel 29:15Ezekiel 31:14Daniel 11:14Daniel 11:36Hosea 11:7Obadiah 1:4Matthew 23:122 Corinthians 11:201 Peter 5:6

Where “exalt” appears

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Exodus1 occurrence
1 verse1 Samuel1 occurrence
1 verseJob1 occurrence
1 versePsalms9 occurrences
9 versesProverbs1 occurrence
1 verseIsaiah3 occurrences
3 versesEzekiel3 occurrences
3 versesDaniel2 occurrences
2 versesHosea1 occurrence
1 verseObadiah1 occurrence
1 verseMatthew1 occurrence
1 verse2 Corinthians1 occurrence
1 verse1 Peter1 occurrence
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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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