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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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Genesis 49:3
¶ Reuben, thou art my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellency of dignity, and the excellency of power:
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1611 witness · Genesis 49:3 · retained source text

¶ Reuben, thou art my first borne, my might, and the beginning of my strength, the excellencie of dignitie, and the excellencie of power:

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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)