# exult, exultant

## Definition:

The terms “exult” and “exultant” refer to being very happy because of a success or special blessing.

* To “exult” includes a feeling of celebrating something wonderful.
* A person can exult in God’s goodness.
* The term “exultant” can also include being arrogant in one’s feeling of gladness about success or prosperity.
* The term “exult” could also be translated as “celebrate joyfully” or “praise with great joy.”
* Depending on the context, the term “exultant” could be translated as “praising triumphantly” or “celebrating with self praise” or “arrogant.”

(See also: [arrogant](../other/arrogant.md), [joy](../other/joy.md), [praise](../other/praise.md), [rejoice](../other/joy.md))

## Bible References:

* [1 Samuel 2:1](rc://en/tn/help/1sa/02/1)
* [Isaiah 13:3](rc://en/tn/help/isa/13/03)
* [Job 6:10](rc://en/tn/help/job/06/10)
* [Psalm 68:1-3](rc://en/tn/help/psa/068/001)
* [Zephaniah 2:15](rc://en/tn/help/zep/02/15)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H5539, H5947, H5970
