Bible dictionaries
Majesty
What Bible dictionaries say about “Majesty”, one article after the other.
Easton’s Bible Dictionary & Webster’s 1828 Dictionary
Majesty - (Webster's 1828 Dictionary)
MAJ'ESTY, n. [L. majestas, from the root of magis, major, more, greater.]
1. Greatness of appearance; dignity; grandeur; dignity of aspect or manner; the quality or state of a person or thing which inspires awe or reverence in the beholder; applied with peculiar propriety to God and his works.
Jehovah reigneth; he is clothed with majesty. Psa 93.
The voice of Jehovah is full of majesty. Psa 29.
It is applied to the dignity, pomp and splendor of earthly princes.
When he showed the riches of his glorious kingdom--the honor of his excellent majesty many days-- Est 1.
2. Dignity; elevation of manner.
The first in loftiness of thought surpass'd,
The next in majesty--
3. A title of emperors, kings and queens; as most royal majesty; may it please your majesty. In this sense, it admits of the plural; as, their majesties attended the concert.
Matthew George Easton, Easton’s Bible Dictionary; Noah Webster, American Dictionary of the English Language (1828)
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Definition
The term “majesty” or “majestic” refers to greatness and splendor, often in relation to the qualities of a king.
- In the Bible, “majesty” frequently refers to the greatness of God, who is the supreme King over the universe.
- “Your Majesty” is a way of addressing a king.
Translation Suggestions
- This term could be translated as “kingly greatness” or “royal splendor.”
- “Your Majesty” could be translated as something like “your Highness” or “your Excellency” or using a natural way of addressing a ruler in the target language.
(See also: king)
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