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glorious

Meaning of “glorious”

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

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
45 occurrences44 verses19 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Exodus 15:6

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Psalms 45:13
The king’s daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 45:13 · retained source text

The kings daughter is all glorious within; her clothing is of wrought gold.

Psalms 72:19
And blessed be his glorious name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with his glory; Amen, and Amen.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 72:19 · retained source text

And blessed be his glorious name for euer, and let the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen, and Amen.

Psalms 87:3
glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 87:3 · retained source text

Glorious things are spoken of thee, O Citie of God. Selah.

Psalms 111:3
His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 111:3 · retained source text

His worke is honourable and glorious: and his righteousnesse endureth for euer.

Psalms 145:5
I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Psalms 145:5 · retained source text

I will speake of the glorious honour of thy maiestie: and of thy wonderous workes.

1611 marginal noteHeb. things or words.

Psalms 145:12
To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 145:12 · retained source text

To make knowen to the sonnes of men his mightie actes: and the glorious Maiestie of his kingdome.

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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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