Magnify - International Standard Bible Encyclopedia

MAGNIFY

mag'-ni-fi (Hiphil of gadhal; megaluno, "to make great," "extol," "celebrate in praise"):

Used especially of exaltation of the name, mercy, and other attributes of God (Genesis 19:19; 2 Samuel 7:26; Psalms 35:27; 40:16; 70:4; Luke 1:46; Acts 10:46); of God's "word" (Psalms 138:2); or of Christ (Acts 19:17; Philippians 1:20). Men also can be "magnified" (Joshua 4:14; 1 Chronicles 29:25, etc.). In Romans 11:13, "magnify mine office," the word (Greek, doxazo) is changed in the Revised Version (British and American) to "glorify."

Bibliography Information
Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Entry for 'MAGNIFY'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". 1915.