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== King James Dictionary <ref name="term_58082" /> == | == King James Dictionary <ref name="term_58082" /> == | ||
<p> | <p> ALOFT', adv. a and loft. See [[Loft]] and Luff. </p> 1. On high in the air high above the ground as, the eagle soars aloft. 2. In seamen's language, in the top at the mast head or on the higher yards or rigging. Hence on the upper part, as of a building. | ||
== International Standard Bible Encyclopedia <ref name="term_945" /> == | == International Standard Bible Encyclopedia <ref name="term_945" /> == | ||
<p> '''''a''''' -'''''loft''''' ´ (ἐπάνω , <i> '''''epánō''''' </i> ): Only in 1 [[Esdras]] 8:92. Meaning obscure. The statement following a confession of sin means probably that [[Israel]] in penitence returning to the Lord, is exultant in the assurance of His forgiveness, and encouraged in efforts at reformation. </p> | <p> ''''' a ''''' - ''''' loft ''''' ´ (ἐπάνω , <i> ''''' epánō ''''' </i> ): Only in 1 [[Esdras]] 8:92. Meaning obscure. The statement following a confession of sin means probably that [[Israel]] in penitence returning to the Lord, is exultant in the assurance of His forgiveness, and encouraged in efforts at reformation. </p> | ||
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Webster's Dictionary [1]
(1): (prep.) Above; on top of.
(2): (adv.) In the top; at the mast head, or on the higher yards or rigging; overhead; hence (Fig. and Colloq.), in or to heaven.
(3): (adv.) On high; in the air; high above the ground.
King James Dictionary [2]
ALOFT', adv. a and loft. See Loft and Luff.
1. On high in the air high above the ground as, the eagle soars aloft. 2. In seamen's language, in the top at the mast head or on the higher yards or rigging. Hence on the upper part, as of a building.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia [3]
a - loft ´ (ἐπάνω , epánō ): Only in 1 Esdras 8:92. Meaning obscure. The statement following a confession of sin means probably that Israel in penitence returning to the Lord, is exultant in the assurance of His forgiveness, and encouraged in efforts at reformation.
