The term "exaltest" is an archaic form of the verb "exalt," which means to raise in rank, power, or character; to elevate by praise or in estimation; or to glorify. In the context of the Bible, "exaltest" is often used to describe the act of lifting up or glorifying God, as well as the elevation of individuals by God due to their humility or righteousness.

Biblical Usage:

1. Exalting God:
The Bible frequently calls believers to exalt God, recognizing His supreme authority, majesty, and holiness. Exalting God is an act of worship and reverence, acknowledging His sovereignty over all creation. In Psalm 99:5 , the psalmist declares, "Exalt the LORD our God, and worship at His footstool; He is holy!" This verse emphasizes the holiness of God and the appropriate response of worship and exaltation from His people.

2. God Exalting the Humble:
Scripture often contrasts the proud with the humble, teaching that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. In James 4:10 , it is written, "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you." This principle is echoed throughout the Bible, illustrating that those who lower themselves in humility before God will be lifted up by Him in due time.

3. Exalting in Praise:
The act of exalting God is closely tied to praise and thanksgiving. Believers are encouraged to exalt God through their words and actions, as seen in Psalm 34:3 : "Magnify the LORD with me; let us exalt His name together." This communal call to exalt God highlights the importance of corporate worship and the collective acknowledgment of God's greatness.

4. Exalting in Judgment:
The Bible also speaks of God exalting Himself in judgment, demonstrating His righteousness and justice. Isaiah 5:16 states, "But the LORD of Hosts will be exalted by His justice, and the holy God will show Himself holy in righteousness." Here, God's exaltation is linked to His just actions, affirming His moral perfection and the rightful execution of His will.

Theological Significance:

The concept of exaltation in the Bible underscores the relationship between God and humanity. It reflects the proper posture of humans before their Creator—one of humility, reverence, and worship. Exalting God is an acknowledgment of His ultimate authority and an expression of faith and trust in His divine plan. Conversely, when God exalts individuals, it is a demonstration of His grace and favor, often in response to their humility and obedience.

In summary, "exaltest" captures the dual dynamic of human worship towards God and God's gracious elevation of the humble. It is a term that encapsulates the heart of biblical worship and the transformative power of God's grace in the lives of believers.

Kissing the Rod.
... Teach me Job's confiding patience,. Dreading words from pride that flow;
For Thou, Lord, alone exaltest,. And Thou only layest low. ...
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2 Cor. Iii. 1
... Sayest thou these things of thyself, and exaltest thyself?' To do away then with
this suspicion, he saith, We desire not this, that is, to boast and exalt ...
/.../homilies on the epistles of paul to the corinthians/homily vi 2 cor iii.htm

Rich Men, be Humble.
... always after riches. Thou exaltest thyself too much on high; and thou bearest
pride, and dost not willingly look on the poor. Now ye ...
/.../commodianus/the instructions of commodianus/xxx rich men be humble.htm

Glory to all of Thee from all of Us!
... is mortal man, can declare concerning the All-Life giver,"Who quitted the height
of His Majesty, and abased Himself to humility?"Thou Who exaltest all in ...
/.../ephraim/hymns and homilies of ephraim the syrian/hymn xvi glory to all.htm

God Alone Perfectly Good.
... Thou exaltest thyself against God, if thou art indignant at His preceding thee;
and thou art very contumacious in thy thoughts of Him, if thou dost not rejoice ...
/.../chapter 37 name alone perfectly.htm

Pride and Humility
... As truly as ever thou exaltest thyself thou shalt be abased; thy destruction, in
the fullest and blackest sense of the word, is hurrying on to overwhelm thee. ...
//christianbookshelf.org/spurgeon/sermons on proverbs/pride and humility.htm

Pride and Humility
... As truly as ever thou exaltest thyself, thou shalt be abased; thy destruction, in
the fullest and blackest sense of the word, is hurrying on to overwhelm thee. ...
/.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 2 1856/pride and humility.htm

Psalm CXXIX.
... against God, even upon his neck, upon the thick bosses of his bucklers;" [5561]
so he here nameth the neck, because it is thus thou exaltest thyself, and dost ...
/.../augustine/exposition on the book of psalms/psalm cxxix.htm

John i. 11
... the glory of God." ( Romans 3:23.). Why then exaltest thou thyself, O Jew?
why art thou high minded? for thy mouth also is stopped ...
/.../homilies on the gospel of st john and hebrews/homily ix john i 11.htm

On St John the Evangelist's Day
... truly give Him all things, see to it, that thou castest thyself in deep humility
at the Feet of God, and beneath all created beings; that thou exaltest God in ...
//christianbookshelf.org/tauler/the inner way/sermon v on st john.htm

Exaltest (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Exaltest (2 Occurrences). Exodus 9:17 As yet exaltest
thou thyself against my people, that thou wilt not let them go? (KJV JPS ASV). ...
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Exalteth (15 Occurrences)

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Letting (41 Occurrences)
... NAS RSV NIV). Exodus 9:17 As yet exaltest thou thyself against My people,
that thou wilt not let them go? (See NAS). Exodus 13:15 ...
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Reem (5 Occurrences)
... Doth he harrow valleys after thee? (YLT). Psalms 92:10 And Thou exaltest as
a reem my horn, I have been anointed with fresh oil. (YLT). ...
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Exalted (126 Occurrences)

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Wilt (324 Occurrences)
... ASV WBS). Exodus 9:17 As yet exaltest thou thyself against my people, that
thou wilt not let them go? (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS). Exodus ...
/w/wilt.htm - 36k

Thyself (352 Occurrences)
... (DBY YLT). Exodus 9:17 As yet exaltest thou thyself against my people,
that thou wilt not let them go? (KJV JPS ASV DBY WBS YLT). ...
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