Magnificence (9 Occurrences)

Matthew 6:29
and yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his magnificence could array himself like one of these.
(WEY)

Acts 19:27
So that not only this our craft is in danger to be set at nought; but also that the temple of the great goddess Diana should be despised, and her magnificence should be destroyed, whom all Asia and the world worshippeth.
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1 Chronicles 22:5
And David said: 'Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to be builded for the LORD must be exceeding magnificent, of fame and of glory throughout all countries; I will therefore make preparation for him.' So David prepared abundantly before his death.
(See NIV)

Esther 1:4
when he shewed the glorious wealth of his kingdom and the splendid magnificence of his grandeur many days, a hundred and eighty days.
(DBY)

Isaiah 60:7
All the flocks of Kedar shall be gathered unto thee, the rams of Nebaioth shall serve thee: they shall come up with acceptance on mine altar, and I will beautify the house of my magnificence.
(DBY)

Jeremiah 13:18
Say unto the king and to the queen: Humble yourselves, sit down low; for from your heads shall come down the crown of your magnificence.
(DBY)

Ezekiel 7:11
Violence is risen up into a rod of wickedness: nothing of them shall remain, nor of their multitude, nor of their wealth, nor of the magnificence in the midst of them.
(DBY)

Ezekiel 16:14
And thy fame went forth among the nations for thy beauty; for it was perfect through my magnificence, which I had put upon thee, saith the Lord Jehovah.
(DBY)

Micah 2:9
The women of my people do ye cast out from their pleasant houses; from their young children do ye take away my magnificence for ever.
(DBY)

Magnificence (9 Occurrences)

Mamre (10 Occurrences)

Triumph (52 Occurrences)

Esarhaddon (3 Occurrences)

Magnificently (1 Occurrence)

Magnifical

Achmetha (1 Occurrence)

Shushan (19 Occurrences)

Cedar (61 Occurrences)

Herod (45 Occurrences)

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Ethiopia (26 Occurrences)

Quantity (18 Occurrences)

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(n.) Greatness; splendor; glory; the act of doing what magnificent; the state or quality of being magnificent.3168. megaleiotes -- splendor, magnificence
... splendor, magnificence. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: megaleiotes
Phonetic Spelling: (meg-al-i-ot'-ace) Short Definition: majesty Definition ...
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5094. timiotes -- preciousness, worth
... wealth, prosperity. From timios; expensiveness, ie (by implication) magnificence --
costliness. see GREEK timios. (timiotetos) -- 1 Occurrence. 5093, 5094. ...
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3169. megaloprepes -- befitting a great one
... excellent. From megas and prepo; befitting greatness or magnificence (majestic) --
excellent. see GREEK megas. see GREEK prepo. (megaloprepous) -- 1 Occurrence. ...
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145. eder -- glory, magnificence, a mantle, cloak
... 144, 145. eder. 146 . glory, magnificence, a mantle, cloak. Transliteration:
eder Phonetic Spelling: (eh'-der) Short Definition: magnificent. ...
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1926. hadar -- an ornament, honor, splendor
... From hadar; magnificence, ie Ornament or splendor -- beauty, comeliness, excellency,
glorious, glory, goodly, honour, majesty. see HEBREW hadar. 1925, 1926. ...
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1923. hadar -- an honor, majesty
... honor, majesty. (Aramaic) from hadar; magnificence -- honour, majesty. see HEBREW
hadar. 1922, 1923. hadar. 1924 . Strong's Numbers.
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3520. kebuddah -- abundance, riches
... Irreg. Feminine passive participle of kabad; weightiness, ie Magnificence, wealth --
carriage, all glorious, stately. see HEBREW kabad. 3519b, 3520. ...
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Whether Magnificence is a virtue?
... OF MAGNIFICENCE (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether magnificence is a virtue? Objection
1: It seems that magnificence is not a virtue. For whoever ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether magnificence is a virtue.htm

Whether Magnificence is a Special virtue?
... OF MAGNIFICENCE (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether magnificence is a special virtue? Objection
1: It seems that magnificence is not a special virtue. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether magnificence is a special.htm

Whether Magnificence is a Part of Fortitude?
... OF MAGNIFICENCE (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether magnificence is a part of fortitude? Objection
1: It seems that magnificence is not a part of fortitude. ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether magnificence is a part.htm

Of Magnificence (Four Articles)
... OF MAGNIFICENCE (FOUR ARTICLES). We must now consider magnificence and the vices
opposed to it. With regard to magnificence there are four points of inquiry: ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/of magnificence four articles .htm

Whether the Matter of Magnificence is Great Expenditure?
... OF MAGNIFICENCE (FOUR ARTICLES) Whether the matter of magnificence is great
expenditure? Objection 1: It seems that the matter of ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the matter of magnificence.htm

The Brightness and Magnificence of this World
... THE FIRST CENTURY 37 The brightness and magnificence of this world. The
brightness and magnificence of this world, which by reason ...
/.../traherne/centuries of meditations/37 the brightness and magnificence.htm

The Magnificence of Prayer
... PART I. INTRODUCTORY AND GENERAL I. THE MAGNIFICENCE OF PRAYER. ... I. The magnificence
of God is the source and the measure of the magnificence of prayer. ...
/.../whyte/lord teach us to pray/i the magnificence of prayer.htm

Whether the Parts of Fortitude are Suitably Assigned?
... Rhet. ii) assigns four parts to fortitude, namely "magnificence," "confidence,"
"patience," and "perseverance." Now magnificence seems to pertain to liberality ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether the parts of fortitude.htm

Whether There is a vice Opposed to Meanness?
... For great is opposed to little. Now, magnificence is not a vice, but a virtue. ... ii,
8; iv, 2) places magnificence as a mean between two opposite vices. ...
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Whether the Precepts of the Parts of Fortitude are Suitably Given ...
... For just as patience and perseverance are parts of fortitude, so also are magnificence,
magnanimity, and confidence, as stated above ([3424]Q[128]). ...
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Magnificence (9 Occurrences)
...Magnificence (9 Occurrences). Matthew 6:29 and yet I tell you that not even Solomon
in all his magnificence could array himself like one of these. (WEY). ...
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Solomon (277 Occurrences)
... This palace was a building of great magnificence and beauty. ... The royal
magnificence and splendour of Solomon's court were unrivalled. ...
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Grandeur (3 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) Greatness; splendor; magnificence; the state or quality
of being grand; vastness; stateliness; sublimity; dignity; elevation of ...
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Magnificent (9 Occurrences)

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Naught (40 Occurrences)
... only this our craft is in danger to be set at naught; but also that the temple of
the great goddess Diana should be despised, and her magnificence should be ...
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No (18543 Occurrences)
... "As I wandered day after day with ever-growing amazement amongst these relics of
ancient magnificence, I felt that if all the ruins in Europe, classical, Celtic ...
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Nought (104 Occurrences)
... only this our craft is in danger to be set at nought; but also that the temple of
the great goddess Diana should be despised, and her magnificence should be ...
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Nebuchadnezzar (90 Occurrences)
... to add to the greatness and prosperity of his kingdom by constructing canals and
aqueducts and reservoirs surpassing in grandeur and magnificence everything of ...
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Nineveh (23 Occurrences)
... and manners of this ancient people, their arts of war and peace, the forms of their
religion, the style of their architecture, and the magnificence of their ...
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Josiah (51 Occurrences)
... God. The Passover was then celebrated, as in the days of his great predecessor,
Hezekiah, with unusual magnificence. Nevertheless ...
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Magnificence, in a biblical context, refers to the grandeur, splendor, and majesty that is often attributed to God and His creation. It encompasses the awe-inspiring beauty and excellence that reflect God's divine nature and His works. The concept of magnificence is woven throughout Scripture, highlighting both God's inherent glory and the response of His people to His majestic presence.

Divine Magnificence

The magnificence of God is a central theme in the Bible, emphasizing His supreme power, authority, and beauty. In Psalm 145:5, the psalmist declares, "I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty and on Your wondrous works." This verse captures the essence of God's magnificence, inviting believers to reflect on His majestic nature and the works that testify to His greatness.

The heavens themselves declare the magnificence of God. Psalm 19:1 states, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of His hands." The vastness and beauty of the universe serve as a testament to God's creative power and His magnificent nature.

Magnificence in Worship

The response of God's people to His magnificence is often expressed through worship and praise. In 1 Chronicles 29:11, King David exclaims, "Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the splendor and the majesty, for everything in heaven and on earth is Yours." This acknowledgment of God's magnificence is a call to worship, recognizing His sovereignty and the beauty of His holiness.

The magnificence of God also inspires reverence and awe. In Isaiah 6:3, the seraphim proclaim, "Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; His glory fills the whole earth." This vision of God's glory and magnificence leads to a profound sense of worship and humility before the Almighty.

Creation's Reflection of Magnificence

God's magnificence is not only evident in His divine nature but also in His creation. The natural world reflects His splendor and creativity. In Job 37:22, it is written, "Out of the north He comes in golden splendor; awesome majesty surrounds Him." The beauty and order of creation point to the magnificence of the Creator, inviting humanity to marvel at His handiwork.

The magnificence of creation serves as a reminder of God's providence and care. In Matthew 6:28-29, Jesus speaks of the lilies of the field, saying, "Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these." This comparison highlights the intricate beauty of God's creation, surpassing even the splendor of human achievements.

Human Response to Magnificence

Believers are called to reflect God's magnificence in their lives. In 1 Peter 2:9, Christians are described as "a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God's own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light." This calling involves living in a way that reflects God's glory and magnificence to the world.

The pursuit of excellence and beauty in all aspects of life can be seen as a response to God's magnificence. Colossians 3:23 encourages believers, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters." This exhortation underscores the importance of striving for excellence as a reflection of God's magnificent nature.

In summary, magnificence in the Bible is a multifaceted concept that encompasses the glory and majesty of God, the splendor of His creation, and the response of His people in worship and daily living. It serves as a reminder of the divine beauty and excellence that permeate all of God's works and calls believers to reflect His magnificence in their own lives.Who was Herod the Great? | GotQuestions.org

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