KJV dictionary & concordance

highness

Meaning of “highness”

Majesty or exalted greatness.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828

2 occurrences2 verses2 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Job 31:23

Complete exact-word concordance

KJV PCE

For destruction from God was a terror to me, and by reason of his highness I could not endure.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · Job 31:23 · retained source text

For destruction from God was a terrour to mee: and by reason of his highnesse, I could not endure.

I have commanded my sanctified ones, I have also called my mighty ones for mine anger, even them that rejoice in my highness.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · Isaiah 13:3 · retained source text

I haue commanded my sanctified ones: I haue also called my mightie ones for mine anger, euen them that reioyce in my highnesse.

Source order

1 · KJV context and cross-references

Historical English dictionary sources

Dignity; elevation in rank, character or power. […] Acuteness; as the highness of a note or voice.

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