was lifted up Cf. Deuteronomy 8:14; Deuteronomy 17:20; Ezekiel 31:10, &c.

and his spirit was hardened that he dealt proudly (R.V.)] -was hardened" is literally was strong(i.e. stiff, unyielding): the same word (teḳaph) is used in the Targums for the Hebrew ḥâzaḳ, ḥizzçḳ-to be ormake strong (hard)" in Exodus 7:13; Exodus 7:22; Exodus 9:12; Exodus 9:35, &c. (of Pharaoh's heart). Cf. Deuteronomy 2:30.

they took his glory or, his glory was taken, according to the principle explained on Daniel 4:25.

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