Bible dictionaries
Famous
What Bible dictionaries say about “Famous”, one article after the other.
Easton’s Bible Dictionary & Webster’s 1828 Dictionary
Famous - (Webster's 1828 Dictionary)
FA'MOUS, a. [L. famosus. See Fame.]
1. Celebrated in fame or public report; renowned; much talked of and praised; distinguished in story.
Two hundred and fifty princes of the assembly, famous in the congregation. Num 16.
It is followed by for. One man is famous for erudition; another, for eloquence; and another, for military skill.
2. sometimes in a bad sense; as a famous counterfeiter; a famous pirate.
Matthew George Easton, Easton’s Bible Dictionary; Noah Webster, American Dictionary of the English Language (1828)
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Renown - (Webster's 1828 Dictionary)
RENOWN', n.
Fame; celebrity; exalted reputation derived from the extensive praise of great achievements or accomplishments.
Giants of old, men of renown. Gen 6. Num 16.
RENOWN', v.t. To make famous.
Soft elocution does thy style renown.
A bard whom pilfer'd pastorals renown.
[This verb is nearly or quite obsolete.]
Matthew George Easton, Easton’s Bible Dictionary; Noah Webster, American Dictionary of the English Language (1828)
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Renowned - (Webster's 1828 Dictionary)
RENOWN'ED, a. Famous; celebrated for great and heroic achievements, for distinguished qualities or for grandeur; eminent; as renowned men; a renowned king; a renowned city.
Matthew George Easton, Easton’s Bible Dictionary; Noah Webster, American Dictionary of the English Language (1828)
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Definition
The term “renown” refers to the greatness associated with being well known and having a praiseworthy reputation. Something or someone is “renowned” if it has renown.
- A “renowned” person is someone who is well known and highly esteemed.
- “Renown” especially refers to a good reputation that is widely known over a long period of time.
- A city that is “renowned” is often well known for its wealth and prosperity.
Translation Suggestions
- The term “renown” could also be translated as “fame” or “esteemed reputation” or “greatness that is well-known by many people.”
- The term “renowned” could also be translated as “well known and highly esteemed” or “having an excellent reputation.”
- The expression “May the Lord’s name be renowned in Israel” could be translated as “May the Lord’s name be well known and honored by the people of Israel.”
- The phrase “men of renown” could be translated as “men well known for their courage” or “famous warriors” or “highly esteemed men.”
- The expression “your renown endures through all generations” could be translated as “throughout the years people will hear about how great you are” or “your greatness is seen and heard by people in every generation.”
(See also: honor)
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