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Majesty
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MAJ'ESTY, n. L. majestas, from the root of magis, major, more, greater.
1. Greatness of appearance dignity grandeur dignity of aspect or manner the quality or state of a person or thing which inspires awe or reverence in the beholder applied with peculiar propriety to God and his works.
Jehovah reigneth he is clothed with majesty. Psalms 93
The voice of Jehovah is full of majesty. Psalms 29
It is applied to the dignity, pomp and splendor of earthly princes.
When he showed the riches of his glorious kingdom--the honor of his excellent majesty many days-- Esther 1
2. Dignity elevation of manner.
The first in loftiness of thought surpass'd,
The next in majesty--
3. A title of emperors, kings and queens as most royal majesty may it please your majesty. In this sense, it admits of the plural as, their majesties attended the concert.
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Dictionary of Words from the King James Bible. Public Domain. Copy freely.
Material presented was supplied by Brandon Staggs and was derived from the KJV Dictionary found on his website located at av1611.com.
The unabridged 1828 version of this dictionary in the SwordSearcher Bible Software.
Dictionary of Words from the King James Bible. Public Domain. Copy freely.
Material presented was supplied by Brandon Staggs and was derived from the KJV Dictionary found on his website located at av1611.com.
The unabridged 1828 version of this dictionary in the SwordSearcher Bible Software.
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Entry for 'Majesty'. King James Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/kjd/m/majesty.html.
Entry for 'Majesty'. King James Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/kjd/m/majesty.html.
