# Exalt

When someone exalts something they lift it up. The word “exalt” is often used to talk about praising and honoring someone or something (see: Matthew 11:23; James 4:10). In the Bible, the word “exalt” is often used to talk about people praising and honoring God.

A person who exalts himself is someone who thinks about himself in an arrogant and prideful way (see: Matthew 23:12)

See: [Praise](../articles/praise.md); [Pride](../articles/pride.md)

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Jesus was exalted after his death and resurrection (see: Acts 2:33; 5:31; Philippians 2:6-11). That is, people humiliated Jesus on earth but God the Father glorified and honored Jesus in heaven.

See: [Resurrect (Resurrection)](../articles/resurrect.md); [Humble (Humility)](../articles/humble.md); [God the Father](../articles/godfather.md); [Heaven](../articles/heaven.md); [Glory (Glorify)](../articles/glory.md)