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magnify

Meaning of “magnify”

To make great in esteem; to praise, exalt, or declare great.

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First occurrence: Joshua 3:7

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Isaiah 10:15
Shall the axe boast itself against him that heweth therewith? or shall the saw magnify itself against him that shaketh it? as if the rod should shake itself against them that lift it up, or as if the staff should lift up itself, as if it were no wood.
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1611 witness · Isaiah 10:15 · retained source text

Shall the axe boast it selfe against him that heweth therewith? Or shal the sawe magnifie it selfe against him that shaketh it? as if the rod should shake it selfe against them that lift it vp, or as if the staffe should lift vp it selfe, as if it were no wood.

1611 marginal noteOr, as if a rod should shake them that lift it vp.

1611 marginal noteOr, that which is not wood.

Isaiah 42:21
The Lord is well pleased for his righteousness’ sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honourable.
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1611 witness · Isaiah 42:21 · retained source text

The LORD is well pleased for his righteousnes sake, he will magnifie the Law, and make it honourable.

1611 marginal noteOr, him.

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