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<p> A. Nouns. </p> <p> <em> ‘Addı̂yr </em> (אַדִּיר, Strong'S #117), “noble; principal; stately one.” As a noun, <em> 'addı̂yr </em> is paralleled to “mighty” in Judg. 5:13: “Then he made him that remaineth have dominion over the nobles among the people: the Lord made me have dominion over the mighty.” The word also occurs in Jer. 14:3 and Jer. 30:21. In 2 Chron. 23:20 <em> 'addı̂yr </em> is paralleled to “captains and governors.” The word is applied to the Messiah; the [[Messiah]] is none other than God Himself: “But there the glorious Lord will be unto us a place of broad rivers …” (Isa. 33:21). </p> <p> Two less frequently occurring nouns are <em> ’adderet </em> and <em> ’eder </em> . <em> ’Adderet </em> may mean “luxurious outer garment, mantle, cloak.” This word appears in Gen. 25:25 to mean “mantle.” <em> ‘Eder </em> may refer to a “luxurious outer garment” (Mic. 2:8). </p> <p> B. Adjectives. </p> <p> ‘ <em> Addı̂yr </em> (אַדִּיר, Strong'S #117), “mighty; majestic.” The word <em> ‘addı̂yr </em> (adjective or noun) occurs about 26 times in biblical [[Hebrew]] and mostly in poetical passages (of all periods). Ugaritic and Phoenician attest cognates of the word. </p> <p> In its first appearance the adjective <em> 'addı̂yr </em> describes God’s superior (majestic) holiness which was demonstrated by His delivering [[Israel]] from [[Egyptian]] bondage: “Who is like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods? Who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?” (Exod. 15:11). The idea of superior power is also suggested here (cf. Exod. 15:6; 1 Sam. 4:8). It is God’s eternal and sovereign might which overcame His enemies: “and [he] slew famous kings” (Ps. 136:18)—He was/is mightier than mighty kings. Hence, His name (His person) is lauded as sovereign in power and majesty: “O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is thy name in all the earth” (Ps. 8:1 NASB). The word, therefore, has two implications: might and splendor. Only God is Lord (exercises <em> 'addı̂yr </em> ) over the oceans (Ps. 93:4) and the mountains (Ps. 76:4). </p> <p> God also exalts other things; He makes them majestic. Israel’s exaltation is described in the figure of a cedar (Ezek. 17:23). </p> <p> Two other adjectives are related to this word. <em> ‘Adderet </em> used as an adjective and a noun appears 12 times. In Ezek. 17:8 the word implies “noble or majestic”: “It was planted in a good soil by great waters … that it might be a goodly [ <em> ‘adderet </em> ] vine.” <em> ‘Eder </em> occurs once as an adjective (Zech. 11:13); there it modifies the value of an amount of money. </p> <p> C. Verb. </p> <p> <em> 'âdar </em> (אָדַר, Strong'S #142), “to be majestic.” This verb occurs only twice and in a poetical usage. The word appears in Isa. 42:21: “The Lord is well pleased for his righteousness’ sake; he will magnify the law, and make it honorable [ <em> 'âdar </em> ].” The word also appears in Exod. 15:11. </p>

<div> 1: Εὐγενής (Strong'S #2104 — Adjective — eugenes — yoog-en'-ace ) </div> <p> an adjective, lit., "well born" (eu, "well," and genos, "a family, race"), (a) signifies "noble," 1 Corinthians 1:26; (b) is used with anthropos, "a man," i.e., "a nobleman," in Luke 19:12 . In the Sept., Job 1:3 . </p> <div> 2: Εὐγενής (Strong'S #2104 — Adjective — eugenesteros — yoog-en'-ace ) </div> <p> the comparative degree of No. 1, occurs in Acts 17:11 , "more noble," i.e., "more noble-minded." </p> <div> 3: Κράτιστος (Strong'S #2903 — Adjective — kratistos — krat'-is-tos ) </div> <p> is translated "most noble" in the AV of Acts 24:3; 26:25 (RV, "most excellent"), See Excellent. </p>

<p> Two Greek words are thus translated in the Authorized Version. (1) εὐγενής, ‘well-born,’ ‘of noble birth,’ and secondarily, as the natural outcome of that privileged condition, ‘of noble mind or spirit,’ is used in its primary sense in 1 Corinthians 1:26, ‘not many noble.’ The negative phrase is not to be taken as if it meant ‘none’ (see J. Orr, [[Neglected]] Factors in the Study of the Early [[Progress]] of Christianity, 1899, p. 99 ff.). In its secondary sense, it is applied to the [[Jews]] of BerCEa, who were ‘nobler,’ i.e. of a better and more generous spirit, than those of [[Thessalonica]] ‘in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, examining the scriptures daily whether these things were so’ (Acts 17:11). The use of the comparative does not imply that the Jews of Thessalonica had any nobility of spirit. (2) κράτιστος, ‘most mighty,’ or, as a title of honour, ‘most noble or excellent,’ is used by [[Claudius]] [[Lysias]] in his letter to [[Felix]] (Acts 23:26); by [[Tertullus]] in addressing Felix (Acts 24:3); and by St. Paul in addressing [[Festus]] (Acts 26:25). The Revised Versionin all three instances translates it ‘most excellent.’ It was a title usually given to magistrates, and was regarded as a high compliment. An appellation of Achilles was κράτιστος Ἑλλήνων (Soph. Philippians 3). </p> <p> John Reid. </p>

<p> NO'BLE, a. </p> 1. Great elevated dignified being above every thing that can dishonor reputation as a nobel mind a noble courage noble deeds of valor. 2. [[Exalted]] elevated sublime. <p> Statues, with winding ivy crown'd, belong to nobler poets for a nobler song. </p> 3. Magnificent stately splendid as a noble parade a noble edifice. 4. Of an ancient and splendid family as nobel by descent. 5. Distinguished from commoners by rank and title as a noble personage. 6. Free generous liberal as a noble heart. 7. [[Principal]] capital as the noble parts of the body. 8. Ingenuous candid of an excellent disposition ready to receive truth. Acts 17 . 9. Of the best kind choice excellent as a noble vine. Jeremiah 2 . <p> NO'BLE, n. </p> 1. A person of rank above a commoner a nobleman a peer as a duke, marquis, earl, viscount or baron. 2. In Scripture, a person of honorable family or distinguished by station. Exodus 24 . Nehemiah 6 . 3. Originally, a gold coin, but now a money of account, value 6s. 8d. sterling, or 48cts.

<p> (1): (n.) A European fish; the lyrie. </p> <p> (2): (n.) An English money of account, and, formerly, a gold coin, of the value of 6 s. 8 d. sterling, or about $1.61. </p> <p> (3): (v. t.) To make noble; to ennoble. </p> <p> (4): (n.) A person of rank above a commoner; a nobleman; a peer. </p> <p> (5): (superl.) Grand; stately; magnificent; splendid; as, a noble edifice. </p> <p> (6): (superl.) Of exalted rank; of or pertaining to the nobility; distinguished from the masses by birth, station, or title; highborn; as, noble blood; a noble personage. </p> <p> (7): (superl.) [[Possessing]] eminence, elevation, dignity, etc.; above whatever is low, mean, degrading, or dishonorable; magnanimous; as, a noble nature or action; a noble heart. </p>

<p> A gold coin first minted by [[Edward]] III., formerly current in the country; worth 6s. 8d., and ultimately 10s., when the value of the gold increased. </p>