KJV dictionary & concordance
In a high degree; greatly, honourably, or at an elevated rank.
Definition sources
First occurrence: Luke 1:28
Complete exact-word concordance
And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.
And the Angel came in vnto her, and said, Haile thou that art highly fauoured, the Lord is with thee: Blessed art thou among women.
1611 marginal noteOr, graciously accepted, or much graced, see verse 30.
And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.
And he said vnto them, Ye are they which iustifie your selues before men, but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed amongst men, is abomination in the sight of God.
¶ And Herod was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and, having made Blastus the king’s chamberlain their friend, desired peace; because their country was nourished by the king’s country.
¶ And Herode was highly displeased with them of Tyre and Sidon: but they came with one accord to him, and hauing made Blastus the kings chamberlaine their friend, desired peace, because their countrey was nourished by the kings countrey.
1611 marginal noteOr, bare an hostile mind intending warre.
1611 marginal noteGr. that was ouer the kings bed-chamber.
For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
For I say, through the grace giuen vnto mee, to euery man that is among you, not to thinke of himselfe more highly then hee ought to thinke, but to thinke soberly, according as God hath dealt to euery man the measure of faith.
1611 marginal noteGr. to sobrietie.
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and giuen him a Name which is aboue euery name:
And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.
And to esteeme them very highly in loue for their workes sake, and be at peace among your selues.
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Historical English dictionary sources
hi'ly. With elevation in place. 1. In a great degree. We are highly favored. Exercise is highly requisite to health. 2. Proudly; arrogantly; ambitiously. 3. With elevation of mind or opinion; with great estimation; as, to think highly of one's performances.
