The term "elated" refers to a state of great joy, exhilaration, or elevated spirits. In the context of the Bible, elation can be seen as a response to God's blessings, deliverance, or the fulfillment of His promises. While the word "elated" itself may not appear frequently in the biblical text, the concept is woven throughout Scripture as individuals and communities respond to God's work in their lives.

Biblical Instances of Elation:

1. Hannah's Prayer of Thanksgiving: In 1 Samuel 2:1-10, Hannah expresses profound joy and gratitude to the Lord for answering her prayer for a child. Her heart is "exulted in the LORD" (1 Samuel 2:1), reflecting a deep sense of elation over God's faithfulness and provision.

2. David's Joyful Worship: King David often expressed elation in his worship and psalms. In 2 Samuel 6:14-15, David dances before the Lord with all his might as the Ark of the Covenant is brought to Jerusalem, demonstrating his exuberant joy and reverence for God's presence.

3. The Return from Exile: The return of the Israelites from Babylonian exile was a time of great elation. Psalm 126:1-3 captures this joy: "When the LORD restored the captives of Zion, we were like dreamers. Then our mouths were filled with laughter, and our tongues with shouts of joy" . This passage highlights the overwhelming happiness and gratitude of the people as they experienced God's restoration.

4. The Birth of Jesus: The announcement of Jesus' birth brought elation to many. The shepherds, after hearing the angelic proclamation, went to see the newborn Savior and returned "glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen" (Luke 2:20). Their response reflects the joy and wonder of witnessing the fulfillment of God's promise.

5. The Resurrection of Christ: The resurrection of Jesus is the ultimate source of elation for believers. The disciples' sorrow turned to joy when they encountered the risen Christ. In John 20:20, it is recorded, "The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord" . This joy is foundational to the Christian faith, as it signifies victory over sin and death.

Theological Implications:

Elation in the Bible is often linked to the recognition of God's sovereignty, goodness, and faithfulness. It is a response to His actions and presence, whether through personal deliverance, communal restoration, or the fulfillment of messianic prophecies. Elation is not merely an emotional response but a spiritual acknowledgment of God's work and character.

Practical Application:

Believers are encouraged to cultivate a heart of gratitude and joy, recognizing God's blessings in their lives. Elation can be a powerful testimony to others, reflecting the hope and assurance found in a relationship with God. As seen in Philippians 4:4, "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" , Christians are called to maintain a spirit of joy regardless of circumstances, trusting in God's eternal promises.(imp. & p. p.) of Elate.352. anakupto -- to roll away or back
... Verb Transliteration: anakupto Phonetic Spelling: (an-ak-oop'-to) Short Definition:
I raise myself, look up Definition: I raise myself, look up, am elated. ...
//strongsnumbers.com/greek2/352.htm - 6k6075. aphal -- to swell
... be lifted up, presume A primitive root; to swell; figuratively, be elated -- be
lifted up, presume. 6074b, 6075. aphal. 6075a . Strong's Numbers.
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1364. gaboah -- high, exalted
... Or (fully) gabowahh {gaw-bo'-ah}; from gabahh; elevated (or elated), powerful, arrogant
-- haughty, height, high(-er), lofty, proud, X exceeding proudly. ...
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3093. yahir -- proud, haughty
... haughty, proud. Probably from the same as har; elated; hence, arrogant -- haughty,
proud. see HEBREW har. 3092, 3093. yahir. 3094 . Strong's Numbers.
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At this Period of Time, Nabuchodonosor Elated with Prosperity...
... Book II. Chapter V. At this period of time, Nabuchodonosor elated with
prosperity? At this period of time, Nabuchodonosor elated ...
/.../severus/life and writings of sulpitius severus /chapter v at this period.htm

Perils to the virgins Themselves Attendant Upon Not-Veiling.
... that they are ruined, but they draw after them "a long rope of sins." [324] For,
after being brought forth into the midst (of the church), and elated by the ...
/.../tertullian/on the veiling of virgins/chapter xiv perils to the virgins.htm

1 Cor. Iv. 6
... dismissed the teachers, he rebukes the disciples. For it was they who caused
the former to be elated. And besides, the leaders would not ...
/.../homilies on the epistles of paul to the corinthians/homily xii 1 cor iv.htm

To Olympias. Nothing Strange or Unnatural Has Befallen Your Piety ...
... shine forth the more gloriously in the contest itself, not only being in no wise
disturbed by the things which are happening, but rather elated, and leaping ...
/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/to olympias nothing strange or.htm

To the Reader. Christian Reader
... thou shalt find him so fully setting forth the sinfulness of sin, and the utter
emptiness of self, as may convince the most pharisaically elated spirits, and ...
/.../binning/the works of the rev hugh binning/to the reader christian reader.htm

Earthly Things May be the Type of Heavenly, but the Latter Cannot ...
... For their imaginations range beyond God, they having in their hearts surpassed the
Master Himself, being indeed in idea elated and exalted above [Him], but in ...
/.../irenaeus/against heresies/chapter xix earthly things may be.htm

Rom. xii. 4, 5
... and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will" (ib.11), he
is proving that those who have received it ought not to be elated, so using ...
/.../chrysostom/homilies on acts and romans/homily xxi rom xii 4.htm

A Compendious view of the Christian Life.
... polluted by the dirtiness of the sow, which stirs up the mire with her snout, so
those women that are luxurious to excess in their wantonness, elated by wealth ...
/.../clement/the instructor paedagogus/chapter xi a compendious view of.htm

Lorimer -- the Fall of Satan
... Our Savior, also, sanctions this idea in the text. Joining His disciples again,
after their brief separation, He finds them elated and exultant. ...
/.../kleiser/the worlds great sermons volume 8/lorimer the fall of.htm

Philemon i. 6-Apr
... Hear and shudder! Never be elated at thy humility! ... Many are elated on account
of their humility; but let not us be so affected. ...
/.../homily ii philemon i 6-apr.htm

Elated (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (imp. & pp) of Elate. Multi-Version Concordance
Elated (2 Occurrences). 2 Corinthians 12:7 And judging ...
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Over-elated (1 Occurrence)
Over-elated. Over-driving, Over-elated. Overextending . Multi-Version
Concordance Over-elated (1 Occurrence). 2 Corinthians ...
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Grandeur (3 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 12:7 And judging by the stupendous grandeur of the revelations--therefore
lest I should be over-elated there has been sent to me, like the agony ...
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Impalement (1 Occurrence)
... 2 Corinthians 12:7 And judging by the stupendous grandeur of the revelations--therefore
lest I should be over-elated there has been sent to me, like the agony ...
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Dealing (36 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 12:7 And judging by the stupendous grandeur of the revelations--therefore
lest I should be over-elated there has been sent to me, like the agony ...
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Stupendous (1 Occurrence)
... 2 Corinthians 12:7 And judging by the stupendous grandeur of the revelations--therefore
lest I should be over-elated there has been sent to me, like the agony ...
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Satan's (5 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 12:7 And judging by the stupendous grandeur of the revelations--therefore
lest I should be over-elated there has been sent to me, like the agony ...
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Agony (20 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 12:7 And judging by the stupendous grandeur of the revelations--therefore
lest I should be over-elated there has been sent to me, like the agony ...
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Blow (124 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 12:7 And judging by the stupendous grandeur of the revelations--therefore
lest I should be over-elated there has been sent to me, like the agony ...
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Judging (141 Occurrences)
... 2 Corinthians 12:7 And judging by the stupendous grandeur of the revelations--therefore
lest I should be over-elated there has been sent to me, like the agony ...
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