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excellency

Meaning of “excellency”

Surpassing greatness, dignity, superiority, or an eminent and highly valued quality.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
26 occurrences23 verses13 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 49:3

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Amos 6:8
The Lord God hath sworn by himself, saith the Lord the God of hosts, I abhor the excellency of Jacob, and hate his palaces: therefore will I deliver up the city with all that is therein.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Amos 6:8 · retained source text

The LORD God hath sworne by himselfe, saith the LORD the God of hostes, I abhorre the excellencie of Iacob, and hate his palaces: therefore wil I deliuer vp the citie, with all that is therein.

1611 marginal noteHebr. the fulnes thereof.

1611 marginal noteIere. 52.14.

Amos 8:7
The Lord hath sworn by the excellency of Jacob, Surely I will never forget any of their works.
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Amos 8:7 · retained source text

The LORD hath sworne by the excellencie of Iacob, Surely I will neuer forget any of their workes.

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Historical definitions

The state of possessing good or great qualities in an unusual or eminent degree; a highly valued quality; dignity or high rank.

volume 1, leaf 708, column 3 (main_dictionary)