An archaic expression meaning to display, reveal, or proclaim something, especially God's glory or praise.
To show or announce something important for everyone to see or hear — an old-fashioned expression.
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
(Archaic/religious) To proclaim or display something, especially God's praise or glory, publicly.
"The psalmist called on the people to shew forth God's salvation from day to day."
Shew forth his salvation from day to day.
— Psalm 96:2, King James Bible (1611)
To show something outward — to bring it forward and display it to others.
To show or announce something important for everyone to see or hear — an old-fashioned expression.
Archaic; found primarily in the King James Bible and other early Modern English religious texts. 'Shew' is an older spelling of 'show'. Modern speakers would say 'show forth' or simply 'proclaim' or 'declare'. Not used in contemporary everyday English.
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