Topical Encyclopedia The term "Highest" in the Bible often refers to God, emphasizing His supreme authority, majesty, and sovereignty over all creation. This designation underscores God's unparalleled position above all other beings and entities, both in heaven and on earth.Old Testament Usage In the Old Testament, "Highest" is frequently used to describe God's exalted status. For instance, in Psalm 18:13 , it is written, "The LORD thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded—hailstones and coals of fire." Here, "Most High" is synonymous with "Highest," illustrating God's supreme power and authority over natural elements. The term is also used in a prophetic context, as seen in Daniel 4:17 : "This decision is by the decree of the watchers, and the command by the word of the holy ones, so that the living may know that the Most High rules over the kingdom of men and gives it to whom He wishes and sets over it the lowliest of men." This passage highlights God's ultimate control over human affairs, reinforcing His position as the Highest. New Testament Usage In the New Testament, the term "Highest" continues to affirm God's supreme status. In Luke 1:32 , the angel Gabriel announces to Mary about Jesus, saying, "He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David." Here, "Most High" is used to denote God's supreme authority, which is also bestowed upon Jesus as His Son. The term is also used in the context of worship and praise. In Luke 2:14 , the angels proclaim at Jesus' birth, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!" This declaration emphasizes the glory and honor due to God, who is the Highest. Theological Significance The designation of God as the "Highest" carries profound theological implications. It affirms the monotheistic belief in one supreme God who is above all gods and powers. This title reflects God's omnipotence, omniscience, and omnipresence, characteristics that set Him apart from all creation. In the biblical narrative, acknowledging God as the Highest is integral to understanding His relationship with humanity. It calls for reverence, worship, and obedience from His followers, recognizing His ultimate authority and the rightful place of His will in the lives of believers. Related Concepts The concept of the "Highest" is closely related to other biblical terms such as "Most High," "Almighty," and "Sovereign." Each of these terms contributes to a fuller understanding of God's nature and His unparalleled position in the universe. The use of these titles throughout Scripture serves to remind believers of God's greatness and the proper response of worship and submission to His divine will. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia HIGHESThi'-est (`elyon; hupsistos): The translation of `elyon, used frequently of God and commonly translated "Most High" (Psalm 18:13, "The Highest gave his voice," the Revised Version (British and American) "Most High"; Psalm 87:5, "the highest himself," the Revised Version (British and American) "Most High"; Ezekiel 41:7, "the lowest (chamber) to the highest"); of tsammereth, the foliage of a tree (as if the wool or hair of trees), "the highest branch" (Ezekiel 17:3, 12, the Revised Version (British and American) "top," "lofty top"); of ro'sh, "head," "top" (Proverbs 8:26, "the highest part of the dust of the world," the King James Version margin "the chief part," the Revised Version (British and American) "the beginning of," margin "sum"); gappe marom, "on the ridges of the heights" (Proverbs 9:3, "the highest places of the city"); ghabhoah me`al gabhoah, literally, "one high (powerful) who is above the high (oppressor)," is translated "he that is higher than the highest" (Ecclesiastes 5:8), the Revised Version (British and American) "one higher than the high (regardeth)." In the New Testament, hupsistos (like `elyon) is used of God (Luke 1:32, "the Son of the Highest," Luke 1:35, "the power of the Highest," Luke 1:76, "the prophet of the Highest"; Luke 6:35, "the children of the Highest," in these places the Revised Version (British and American) has "Most High"); we have also "Hosanna in the highest" (Matthew 21:9 Mark 11:10; see HOSANNA), "Glory to God in the highest" (Luke 2:14), "Glory in the highest" (Luke 19:38); protoklisia, "the first reclining-place" (at table), the chief place at meals, the middle place in each couch of the triclinium (Robinson), is rendered (Luke 14:8), "the highest room," the Revised Version (British and American) "chief seat"; "room" was introduced by Tyndale; Wycliff had "the first place"; protokathedria (protos, "first," kathedra, "seat"), "the first or chief seat," is rendered (Luke 20:46) "the highest seats," the Revised Version (British and American) "chief seats" Wycliff "the first chairs." Greek 5310. hupsistos -- highest, most high ... highest, most high. Part of Speech: Adjective Transliteration: hupsistos Phonetic Spelling: (hoop'-sis-tos) Short Definition: highest, most high, the heights ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5310.htm - 6k 206. akron -- highest, extreme 446. anthupatos -- a consul, proconsul 5092. time -- a valuing, a price 1334. diegeomai -- to relate fully 5251. huperupsoo -- to exalt beyond measure 743. archaggelos -- a chief angel, ie archangel 4410. protokathedria -- the chief seat 4411. protoklisia -- the chief place (at the table) Strong's Hebrew 2872. tabbur -- highest part, center... 2871, 2872. tabbur. 2873 . highest part, center. Transliteration: tabbur Phonetic Spelling: (tab-boor') Short Definition: center. ... /hebrew/2872.htm - 6k 5943. Illay -- "highest," a name of God 8064. shamayim -- heaven, sky 1610. gaph -- body, self, height, elevation 6788. tsammereth -- (tree) top 7991. shaliysh -- a third (part) 7093. qets -- end 1419. gadol -- great 5946. Elyon -- "high," a name of God 5920. al -- height Library Glory in the Highest! Life on the Highest Plane The Prophet of the Highest. What is the Chief and Highest End of Man? Whether the Sin of the Highest Angel was the Cause of the Others ... God the Highest and Unchangeable Good, from whom are all Other ... Of the Highest Degree of the Most Interior Life Glory to God in the Highest. --Luke ii. 13 Whether the Highest Angel among those who Sinned was the Highest ... "Himself is Nearest and Meekest, Highest and Lowest, and Doeth All ... Thesaurus Prince (160 Occurrences)... 1. (n.) The one of highest rank; one holding the highest place and authority; a sovereign; a monarch; -- originally applied to either sex, but now rarely ... /p/prince.htm - 53k Supreme (13 Occurrences) Sinai (38 Occurrences) Meridian (1 Occurrence) Best (252 Occurrences) Superlative (2 Occurrences) Chief (696 Occurrences) Blessing (357 Occurrences) Adoration Abomination (78 Occurrences) Resources What is the meaning of hosanna in the highest? | GotQuestions.orgWho was Oswald Chambers? | GotQuestions.org Does the Bible give any one individual spiritual authority over another individual? | GotQuestions.org Highest: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com Bible Concordance • Bible Dictionary • Bible Encyclopedia • Topical Bible • Bible Thesuarus Concordance Highest (58 Occurrences)Matthew 4:5 Matthew 21:9 Mark 11:10 Luke 1:32 Luke 1:35 Luke 1:76 Luke 2:14 Luke 4:9 Luke 6:35 Luke 14:8 Luke 19:38 Ephesians 3:20 Philippians 2:9 1 Thessalonians 5:13 Hebrews 1:3 1 Peter 2:13 Leviticus 21:10 Deuteronomy 10:14 Deuteronomy 28:13 Judges 9:37 2 Samuel 22:14 1 Kings 8:27 2 Kings 19:23 2 Chronicles 2:6 2 Chronicles 6:18 2 Chronicles 32:33 Nehemiah 9:6 Esther 1:14 Job 21:22 Job 22:12 Job 33:17 Psalms 18:13 Psalms 68:33 Psalms 87:5 Psalms 89:27 Psalms 137:6 Psalms 148:4 Proverbs 8:26 Proverbs 9:3 Proverbs 9:14 Ecclesiastes 5:8 Isaiah 2:2 Isaiah 7:11 Isaiah 17:6 Isaiah 37:24 Ezekiel 17:3 Ezekiel 17:4 Ezekiel 17:22 Ezekiel 41:7 Ezekiel 42:6 Daniel 5:7 Daniel 5:16 Daniel 5:29 Daniel 7:18 Daniel 7:22 Daniel 7:25 Daniel 7:27 Micah 4:1 Subtopics Related Terms |
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