Word of the Week Lesson #15 – EXALTED
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Word of the Week Lesson #15
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exalted
Short Definition
Abridged from Webster’s 1828 Dictionary
EXALT’ED, participle passive
raised to a lofty height; elevated; honored
Webster’s 1828 Full Definition
EXALT’ED, participle passive
Raised to a lofty height; elevated; honored with office or rank; extolled; magnified; refined; dignified; sublime.
Time never fails to bring every exalted reputation to a strict scrutiny. Ames.
All definitions are taken from the Webster’s 1828 Dictionary from Archive.org Volume 1 and Volume 2 and can also be found on Webster’s 1828 Dictionary online
Memory Verse
“Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain:” ~ Isaiah 40:4 (KJV)
All scripture references are taken from the King James Bible
Hymn
“Hallelujah, praise Jehovah,
From the heavens praise His name;
Praise Jehovah in the highest,
All His angels, praise proclaim.
All His hosts, together praise Him,
Sun and moon and stars on high;
Praise Him, O you heav’ns of heavens,
And you floods above the sky.”
Refrain:
“Let them praises give Jehovah,
For His name alone is high,
And His glory is exalted,
And His glory is exalted,
And His glory is exalted
Far above the earth and sky.”
– The Book of Psalms (1831), adapted by William J. Kirkpatrick
(1838-1921), Hallelujah, Praise Jehovah
All hymn texts are taken from Cyber Hymnal
Examples from Daily Life
“That crow is certainly brave,” said Robyn, pointing to a bird perched on the top branch of a magnificent pine tree beside the road. “I would be afraid of falling off such an exalted seat, on a windy day like this!”
“Do you know, I used to wish I could live in a pine tree,” said Philip with a laugh. “The Matthews boys had talked so much about building a tree house, that I exalted it into the most wonderful home a person could have.”
“Speaking of the Matthews boys, I wonder if we are going to get to their house tonight, or not?” said Robyn. “Oh, here is Dad coming back to the van. Did you get it fixed?”
“It’s certainly fixed,” said Mr. Gravesend, “But it is the Lord, not me, who deserves to be exalted. When I first looked at it, I thought we would have to call a tow-truck, but it looks like we’ve avoided that adventure. We just might make it to Aunt Elizabeth’s after all!”
Printable Image with Short Definition and Memory Verse
Bonus Activity
Last week we read Luke 1:46-55 in our bonus activity, looking for its connection to magnify. Surprisingly, this passage is equally appropriate today. Read Luke 1:46-55 again, and see if you can guess why. (Hint: if you have trouble, try re-reading verse 52.)
The answer will appear at the bottom of next week’s WOW lesson.
Sample Answer to Last Week’s Bonus Activity
The name Magnificat comes from verse 46, where Mary says, “My soul doth magnify the Lord,” but it is also a good description of the entire passage, which praises and magnifies God.
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