Exultation is a profound expression of joy, triumph, and jubilation, often in response to the recognition of God's mighty works, His presence, or His promises. In the biblical context, exultation is frequently associated with worship, praise, and thanksgiving, reflecting a heart that is deeply moved by the goodness and majesty of God.

Old Testament Context

In the Old Testament, exultation is often linked to the deliverance and salvation provided by God. The Psalms, in particular, are replete with expressions of exultation. For instance, Psalm 21:1 declares, "O LORD, the king rejoices in Your strength. How greatly he exults in Your salvation!" Here, exultation is a response to God's saving power and His provision of victory.

The prophets also speak of exultation in the context of God's redemptive acts. Isaiah 61:10 states, "I will rejoice greatly in the LORD; my soul will exult in my God. For He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness." This passage highlights the joy and exultation that come from being clothed in God's righteousness and salvation.

New Testament Context

In the New Testament, exultation continues to be a response to God's work, particularly through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The birth of Jesus is marked by exultation, as seen in Luke 1:46-47 , where Mary exclaims, "My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior."

The apostle Paul also speaks of exultation in the context of hope and the glory of God. Romans 5:2 states, "Through Him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we exult in the hope of the glory of God." Here, exultation is tied to the assurance and hope found in the promises of God.

Theological Significance

Exultation is not merely an emotional response but a theological affirmation of God's character and deeds. It is an acknowledgment of His sovereignty, faithfulness, and love. Exultation is both a personal and communal act, as believers individually and collectively celebrate God's presence and work in their lives.

In worship, exultation serves as a powerful expression of faith and trust in God. It is an act of lifting one's heart and voice in recognition of His greatness and an invitation for others to join in the celebration of His goodness. As such, exultation is a vital component of the believer's spiritual life, fostering a deeper connection with God and a greater appreciation for His divine attributes and actions.(n.) The act of exulting; lively joy at success or victory, or at any advantage gained; rapturous delight; triumph.20. agalliasis -- exultation, exuberant joy
... exultation, exuberant joy. Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: agalliasis
Phonetic Spelling: (ag-al-lee'-as-is) Short Definition: exultation ...
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2746. kauchesis -- a boasting
... Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine Transliteration: kauchesis Phonetic Spelling:
(kow'-khay-sis) Short Definition: the act of boasting, exultation Definition: the ...
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2746a. kauchesis -- a boasting
... Word Origin from kauchaomai Definition a boasting NASB Word Usage boasting (7),
exultation (1), proud confidence (1), reason for boasting (2). 2746, 2746a. ...
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21. agalliao -- to exult, rejoice greatly
... Word Origin from agallomai (to make glorious, exalt) Definition to exult, rejoice
greatly NASB Word Usage exultation (1), exulted (1), glad (2), greatly ...
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2745. kauchema -- a boast
... Transliteration: kauchema Phonetic Spelling: (kow'-khay-mah) Short Definition: a
boasting Definition: a boasting; a ground of boasting (glorying, exultation). ...
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5951. alitsuth -- exultation
... 5950, 5951. alitsuth. 5952 . exultation. Transliteration: alitsuth Phonetic
Spelling: (al-ee-tsooth') Short Definition: exultation. ...
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4885. masos -- exultation, rejoicing
... 4884, 4885. masos. 4886 . exultation, rejoicing. Transliteration: masos
Phonetic Spelling: (maw-soce') Short Definition: joy. Word ...
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8342. sason -- exultation, rejoicing
... 8341, 8342. sason. 8343 . exultation, rejoicing. Transliteration: sason
Phonetic Spelling: (saw-sone') Short Definition: joy. Word ...
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1524a. gil -- a rejoicing
... Word Origin from gil Definition a rejoicing NASB Word Usage exultation (1), greatly
(1), greatly* (1), joy (3), rejoicing (2). 1524, 1524a. gil. 1524b . ...
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1185. Baalis -- perhaps "son of delight," an Ammonite king
... Baalis. Probably from a derivative of alac with prepositional prefix; in exultation;
Baalis, an Ammonitish king -- Baalis. see HEBREW alac. 1184, 1185. ...
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5540. Seled -- a man in Judah
... Word Origin from salad Definition a man in Judah NASB Word Usage Seled (2). Seled.
From calad; exultation; Seled, an Israelite -- Seled. see HEBREW calad. ...
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4222. macha -- to strike, clap
... clap. A primitive root; to rub or strike the hands together (in exultation) --
clap. 4221, 4222. macha. 4223 . Strong's Numbers.
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Exultation of the Disciples on their Return. --The Overthrow of ...
... Section 205. Exultation of the Disciples on their Return."The Overthrow of Satan's
Kingdom."Christ warns the Disciples against Vanity. (Luke, x., 17-20.). ...
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Christian Standing and Christian Progress
... Christian exultation"Christian confidence""Not in the flesh"""In Jesus Christ""The
prize in view"No finality in the progress""Not already perfect ...
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But what a Spectacle is that Fast-Approaching Advent of Our Lord.. ...
... What that exultation of the angelic hosts! What the glory of the rising saints!
What the kingdom of the just thereafter! What the city New Jerusalem! ...
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Of the Things Pertaining to Christ and the Church, Said Either ...
... Thou hast loved righteousness, and hast hated iniquity: therefore God, Thy God,
hath anointed Thee with the oil of exultation above Thy fellows. ...
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Psalm C.
... A man rejoicing in his own exultation, after certain words which cannot [4542] be
uttered or understood, bursteth forth into sounds of exultation without words ...
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Of Kneeling.
... devil. [8915] Similarly, too, in the period of Pentecost; which period
we distinguish by the same solemnity of exultation. [8916 ...
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A Remarkable Passage
... They shall find joy and exultation in .that which I create. For, behold, I make
[for] Jerusalem an exultation, and [for] my people a joy," &c. ...
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Epistle Lvi. To Cornelius in Exile, Concerning his Confession.
... We have been made acquainted, dearest brother, with the glorious testimonies of
your faith and courage, and have received with such exultation the honour of ...
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Psalm XXX.
... "And exultation in the morning." Even to the morning, when there will be the exultation
of the resurrection, which hath shone forth by anticipation in the ...
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Letter viii . --To a Student of the Classics.
... And the special theme of his exultation is the rivalry between the two, Ulysses
and Telemachus, for the highest meed of valour, though it is true that the ...
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Exultation (10 Occurrences)
...Exultation (10 Occurrences). ... Jude 1:24 But to him that is able to keep you without
stumbling, and to set you with exultation blameless before his glory, (DBY). ...
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Triumph (52 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) A state of joy or exultation for success. 4. (n.) Success causing
exultation; victory; conquest; as, the triumph of knowledge. ...
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Boast (86 Occurrences)
... 3. (vt) To display in ostentatious language; to speak of with pride, vanity,
or exultation, with a view to self-commendation; to extol. ...
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Abi (2 Occurrences)
... means mighty father. The woman's name Abigail, "father of exultation,"
denotes one whose father is exultant. Abishai, "father of ...
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Shout (114 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (vi) To utter a sudden and loud outcry, as in joy,
triumph, or exultation, or to attract attention, to animate soldiers, etc. ...
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Exult (50 Occurrences)
... (WEB JPS ASV DBY YLT NAS RSV). Job 3:22 Who rejoice unto exultation, and are
glad, when they can find the grave?-- (Root in JPS DBY NAS). ...
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Joy (422 Occurrences)
... But we have also agalliasis, which expresses "exuberant joy," "exultation" (not
used in classical Greek, but often in the Septuagint; in the New Testament ...
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Jubilee (25 Occurrences)
... Eucharist. 4. (n.) A season of general joy. 5. (n.) A state of joy or
exultation. Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. JUBILEE YEAR. ...
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Jubilation (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) A triumphant shouting; rejoicing; exultation.
Multi-Version Concordance Jubilation (1 Occurrence). ...
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Fowler (3 Occurrences)
... Sometimes the snare held fast, sometimes it broke; then the joy in the heart of
a freed man was like the wild exultation in the heart of the escaping bird. ...
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