Exalt
רוּם (Rum)
To raise up, lift high, or exalt in honor and praise.
The Hebrew word rum means to raise up, lift high, or exalt — used of both God exalting His people and believers exalting God in worship.
"Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy." — Psalm 99:5 (KJV)
Key Verses
Isaiah 40:31
“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”Read in context
1 Samuel 2:10
“The adversaries of the LORD shall be broken to pieces; out of heaven shall he thunder upon them: the LORD shall judge the ends of the earth; and he shall give strength unto his king, and exalt the horn of his anointed.”Read in context
Strong's Concordance
Strong's H7311 — Exalt (רוּם (Rum))
Browse the full lexicon entry and every KJV verse where רוּם (Rum) appears.
Open Strong's H7311The Meaning of Rum
Rum means to be high, to rise up, or to lift up. It carries the idea of elevation in every sense — physical height, social honor, and spiritual glory. When Scripture calls believers to 'exalt the Lord,' it uses rum to describe lifting God above all else in worship, praise, and obedience.
God Exalts the Humble
A recurring biblical principle is that God exalts those who humble themselves. Hannah's song declares that the Lord 'raiseth up the poor out of the dust' (1 Samuel 2:8). Jesus taught the same principle: 'He that humbleth himself shall be exalted.' True exaltation comes not from self-promotion but from divine lifting.
Exalting God in Worship
The Psalms repeatedly call God's people to exalt Him — to declare His greatness, to lift His name above all names. This is the highest purpose of worship: recognizing that God alone is worthy of supreme honor and responding with hearts and voices that magnify His glory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does exalt mean in the Bible?
To exalt (rum) means to lift up, raise high, or honor greatly. It is used both for God lifting up His people and for believers lifting up God in worship and praise.
How do we exalt God?
We exalt God by worshipping Him wholeheartedly, obeying His commands, declaring His greatness to others, and placing Him above all else in our lives and priorities.
Which Bible verse uses the word "Exalt"?
Psalm 99:5 — "Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy" (KJV). It also appears in Isaiah 40:31, 1 Samuel 2:10.
Why does the Hebrew word behind "Exalt" matter?
Rum means to be high, to rise up, or to lift up. English uses one word, "Exalt", where the Hebrew רוּם (Rum) carries the fuller sense: to raise up, lift high, or exalt in honor and praise.
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