The term "eminent" refers to something or someone that is distinguished, prominent, or of high rank and status. In the context of the Bible, the concept of eminence is often associated with God's supreme authority, the exalted status of certain individuals, or the elevated position of particular places or objects.

Divine Eminence

God's eminence is a central theme throughout Scripture, emphasizing His supreme authority and unparalleled greatness. In Isaiah 6:1, the prophet Isaiah describes a vision of the Lord seated on a high and exalted throne, illustrating God's eminent position above all creation: "In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of His robe filled the temple" . This vision underscores God's sovereignty and the reverence due to Him.

Eminent Individuals

Several individuals in the Bible are described as eminent due to their roles, character, or divine appointment. For example, Moses is considered an eminent prophet and leader of Israel. In Deuteronomy 34:10-12, Moses is distinguished for his unique relationship with God and the mighty deeds he performed: "Since that time, no prophet has risen in Israel like Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face. For all the signs and wonders the LORD sent him to perform in the land of Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his officials and all his land, and for all the mighty acts of power and terrifying deeds that Moses performed in the sight of all Israel" .

Similarly, King David is recognized for his eminent kingship and heart for God. In 1 Samuel 13:14, God declares David as a man after His own heart, setting him apart as a leader of His people: "But now your kingdom will not endure; the LORD has sought out a man after His own heart and appointed him ruler of His people, because you have not kept the LORD’s command" .

Eminent Places and Objects

Certain places and objects in the Bible are also described as eminent due to their significance in God's plan and presence. The city of Jerusalem holds an eminent position as the spiritual and political center of Israel. In Psalm 48:1-2, Jerusalem is celebrated for its beauty and status as the city of the Great King: "Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, His holy mountain. Beautiful in loftiness, the joy of all the earth, like the peaks of Zaphon is Mount Zion, the city of the great King" .

The Ark of the Covenant is another example of an eminent object, representing God's presence among His people. In 1 Samuel 4:4, the Ark is described as being associated with the LORD of Hosts, who is enthroned between the cherubim: "So the people sent men to Shiloh to bring back the ark of the covenant of the LORD of Hosts, who is enthroned between the cherubim. And Eli’s two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God" .

Eminence in the New Testament

In the New Testament, Jesus Christ is the ultimate example of eminence. His divine nature, teachings, and sacrificial death and resurrection establish Him as preeminent in all things. Colossians 1:18 affirms Christ's supremacy: "And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence" .

The apostles, particularly Paul, are also recognized for their eminent roles in spreading the Gospel and establishing the early church. In 2 Corinthians 11:5, Paul defends his apostolic authority, stating, "I do not think I am in the least inferior to those 'super-apostles'" , highlighting his significant contribution to the faith.

In summary, the concept of eminence in the Bible encompasses the divine authority of God, the distinguished roles of key individuals, and the significance of certain places and objects, all of which contribute to the unfolding of God's redemptive plan.1. (a.) High in esteem; lofty; towering; prominent.

2. (a.) Being, metaphorically, above others, whether by birth, high station, merit, or virtue; high in public estimation; distinguished; conspicuous; as, an eminent station; an eminent historian, statements, statesman, or saint.

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In the King James Version (only in Ezekiel 16:24, 31, 39; Ezekiel 17:22) refers literally to physical elevation; the Revised Version (British and American) in the last passage renders "lofty" (Hebrew talul, "uplifted," "heaped up") and in the others "vaulted place" (Hebrew gabh, "rounded place," "mound" the English Revised Version, margin "a vaulted chamber").

5244b. huperlian -- exceedingly, preeminently
... 5244a, 5244b. huperlian. 5245 . exceedingly, preeminently. Transliteration:
huperlian Short Definition: eminent. Word Origin from ...
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5235. huperballo -- to throw over or beyond, to run beyond
... 5235 (from 5228 , "beyond, above" and 906 , "throw") -- properly, throw beyond;
(figuratively) (transcending); excel, exceed ("be eminent"). ...
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5247. huperoche -- a projection, eminence
... preeminence, authority. Cognate: 5247 (from 5242, "hold ") -- prominence
(because ); pre-eminent (superior). See 5242 (). 5247 () is ...
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4416. prototokos -- first-born
... 4416 (from 4413 , "first, pre-eminent" and 5088 , "bring forth") -- properly,
in (Mt 1:25; Lk 2:7); hence, (Col 1:15; Rev 1:5). ...
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1978. episemos -- bearing a mark, notable
... notable, of note. From epi and some form of the base of semaino; remarkable, ie
(figuratively) eminent -- notable, of note. see GREEK epi. see GREEK semaino. ...
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749. archiereus -- high priest
... chief priest. 749 (from 746 , "chief, pre-eminent one" and 2409 , "a priest")
-- a chief-priest, ie a leader among priests. Word ...
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6276. atheq -- valuable, advanced, eminent, surpassing
... 6275, 6276. atheq. 6277 . valuable, advanced, eminent, surpassing. Transliteration:
atheq Phonetic Spelling: (aw-thake') Short Definition: enduring. ...
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6266. athiq -- eminent, surpassing, choice
... 6265, 6266. athiq. 6267 . eminent, surpassing, choice. Transliteration:
athiq Phonetic Spelling: (aw-theek') Short Definition: choice. ...
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8524. talal -- to mock, deceive, trifle with
... eminent. A primitive root; to pile up, ie Elevate -- eminent. Compare hathal. see
HEBREW hathal. 8523, 8524. talal. 8525 . Strong's Numbers.
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5089. noah -- eminency, distinction
... 5088, 5089. noah. 5090 . eminency, distinction. Transliteration: noah
Phonetic Spelling: (no'-ah) Short Definition: eminent. Word ...
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4022. meged -- excellence
... From an unused root probably meaning to be eminent; properly, a distinguished thing;
hence something valuable, as a product or fruit -- pleasant, precious ...
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1354. gab -- a back
... back, body, boss, eminent (higher) place, (eye)brows, nave, ring. see HEBREW gev.
see HEBREW guwph. 1353, 1354. gab. 1355 . Strong's Numbers.
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5329. natsach -- preeminent or enduring
... A primitive root; properly, to glitter from afar, ie To be eminent (as a superintendent,
especially of the Temple services and its music); also (as ...
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On the Decease of an Eminent Christian Missionary in the West ...
... On the Decease of an eminent Christian Missionary in the West Indies. 6.6.8.6.8.8 ...
On the Decease of an eminent Christian Missionary in the West Indies. Oh! ...
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Why Eminent Men are Permitted by God to Become Authors of ...
... Chapter X. Why Eminent Men are permitted by God to become Authors of
Novelties in the Church.? Why Eminent Men are permitted by ...
/.../vincent/the commonitory of vincent of lerins/chapter x why eminent men.htm

The Buildings of More Eminent Note in Sion.
... A Chorographical Century. Chapters 21-30 Chapter 23 The buildings of more
eminent note in Sion. We shall first take knowledge of ...
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The Evangelists that were Still Eminent at that Time.
... Book III. Chapter XXXVII."The Evangelists that were still Eminent at that
Time. 1. Among those that were celebrated at that time ...
/.../pamphilius/church history/chapter xxxvii the evangelists that were.htm

The Most Eminent Instance of Predestination is Christ Jesus.
... A Treatise on the gift of perseverance, Chapter 67."The Most Eminent
Instance of Predestination is Christ Jesus. But there is ...
/.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 67 the most eminent instance.htm

Many Eminent Christian Writers have Carefully and Fully Refuted ...
... Chapter V."Many Eminent Christian Writers Have Carefully and Fully Refuted
the Heresy These the Author Makes His Own Guides. My ...
/.../against the valentinians/chapter v many eminent christian writers.htm

That the Pre-Eminent Cause of Every Object of Sensible Perception ...
... MYSTIC THEOLOGY. CAPUT IV. That the pre-eminent Cause of every object of sensible
perception is none of the objects of sensible perception. SECTION I. ...
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That the Pre-Eminent Cause of Every Object of Intelligible ...
... MYSTIC THEOLOGY. CAPUT V. That the pre-eminent Cause of every object of intelligible
perception is none of the objects of intelligible perception. ...
/.../dionysius/mystic theology/caput v that the pre-eminent.htm

Obadiah; Or, Early Piety Eminent Piety
... Obadiah; or, Early Piety Eminent Piety. A Sermon (No.1804). ... Eminent piety in a Lord
High Chamberlain of Ahab's court! This is a wonder of grace indeed. ...
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Now, My Father Matthias was not Only Eminent on Account of is ...
... Section 2. Now, my father Matthias was not only eminent on account of is
nobility? 2. Now, my father Matthias was not only eminent ...
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Eminent (9 Occurrences)
... above others, whether by birth, high station, merit, or virtue; high in public
estimation; distinguished; conspicuous; as, an eminent station; an ...EMINENT. ...
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Pre-eminent (3 Occurrences)
Pre-eminent. Preeminent, Pre-eminent. Prefect . Multi-Version
Concordance Pre-eminent (3 Occurrences). Colossians 1:18 ...
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Preeminent (2 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Eminent above others; prominent among those who are
eminent; superior in excellence; surpassing, or taking precedence of, others ...
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Elect (32 Occurrences)
... This primary meaning sometimes passes into that of "eminent," "valuable," "choice";
often thus as a fact, in places where the King James Version uses "chosen ...
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Eminency (1 Occurrence)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) State of being eminent; eminence.
Multi-Version Concordance Eminency (1 Occurrence). Ezekiel 7:11 ...
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Excellence (31 Occurrences)
... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The state of possessing good qualities
in an eminent degree; exalted merit; superiority in virtue. ...
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Woman (4043 Occurrences)
... Other women eminent as prophetesses were: Huldah, whose counsel was sought by high
priest and king (2 Chronicles 34:22; compare 2 Kings 22:14); Noadiah ...
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Queen (59 Occurrences)
... 3. (n.) A woman eminent in power or attractions; the highest of her kind; as, a
queen in society; -- also used figuratively of cities, countries, etc. ...
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Noted (10 Occurrences)
... 1. (imp. & pp) of Note. 2. (a.) Well known by reputation or report; eminent; celebrated;
as, a noted author, or traveler. Multi-Version Concordance ...
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Jewelry (18 Occurrences)
... Ezekiel 16:39 I will also give thee into their hand, and they shall throw down thine
eminent place, and break down thy lofty places; and they shall strip thee ...
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