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glorious

Meaning of “glorious”

Full of glory, honour, splendour, excellence, or majesty.

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45 occurrences44 verses19 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Exodus 15:6

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Exodus 15:6
Thy right hand, O Lord, is become glorious in power: thy right hand, O Lord, hath dashed in pieces the enemy.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Exodus 15:6 · retained source text

Thy right hand, O LORD, is become glorious in power, thy right hand, O LORD, hath dashed in pieces the enemie.

Exodus 15:11
Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · Exodus 15:11 · retained source text

Who is like vnto thee, O LORD, amongst the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holinesse, fearefull in praises, doing wonders!

1611 marginal noteOr, mighty ones?

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[Latin gloriosus. See Glory.] 1. Illustrious; of exalted excellence and splendor; resplendent in majesty and divine attributes; applied to God. Exodus 15:11. 2. Noble; excellent; renowned; celebrated; illustrious; very honorable; applied to men, their achievements, titles, etc. Let us remember we are Cato's friends, And act like men who claim that glorious title. 3. Boastful; self-exulting; haughty; ostentatious.

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