In the context of the Bible, "hights" is not a term directly found in the scriptures, but it can be understood as referring to elevated places, both physical and metaphorical, that hold significant spiritual and symbolic meaning throughout the biblical narrative. These elevated places often serve as sites of divine encounter, worship, and revelation.

Physical Elevations:

1. Mountains and Hills:
· Mountains and hills are frequently depicted as places where God reveals Himself to His people. For instance, Mount Sinai is a prominent location where Moses received the Ten Commandments. Exodus 19:20 states, "The LORD descended to the top of Mount Sinai and called Moses to the summit."
· Similarly, Mount Zion holds a special place in biblical theology as the site of the Temple in Jerusalem and is often used symbolically to represent God's holy dwelling. Psalm 48:1-2 describes it as "the city of our God, His holy mountain, beautiful in loftiness, the joy of all the earth."

2. High Places:
· In ancient Israel, "high places" were often sites of worship, sometimes dedicated to the worship of Yahweh, but frequently associated with idolatrous practices. These were elevated sites where altars were built. The Bible records various kings of Israel and Judah who either destroyed or tolerated these high places. For example, 2 Kings 18:4 notes that Hezekiah "removed the high places, shattered the sacred stones, and cut down the Asherah poles."

Metaphorical Elevations:

1. Spiritual Heights:
· The concept of spiritual elevation is prevalent in the Bible, where believers are called to seek higher spiritual ground. Colossians 3:1-2 encourages believers, "Since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things."
· The Apostle Paul often speaks of the upward call of God, urging believers to press on toward spiritual maturity and the ultimate prize of eternal life with Christ (Philippians 3:14).

2. Heavenly Realms:
· The Bible frequently contrasts earthly life with the heavenly realms, which are depicted as the ultimate "high place" where God resides. Ephesians 1:20-21 speaks of Christ being seated "at His right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion."

Symbolism of Heights:

· Heights in the Bible often symbolize closeness to God, purity, and divine revelation. They are places where human beings can gain a clearer perspective of God's will and purpose. The imagery of ascending to a high place is used to convey the idea of drawing nearer to God and experiencing His presence more fully.

In summary, while "hights" as a term is not explicitly found in the Bible, the concept of elevated places—both physical and spiritual—plays a significant role in the biblical narrative, symbolizing divine encounter, worship, and the pursuit of a closer relationship with God.

Completeness and Universality of his Character.
... As rivers generally spring from high mountains, so knowledge and moral power
rise and are ever nourished from the hights of humanity. ...
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The Christian Household.
... Early to Thee, in faith and prayer". To Thee, their Friend, who from the hights
of heaven. Guards them with more than mother's care. O happy house! ...
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His Passion and Crucifixion.
... of the people there was none with me" (Isaiah 63:3). If great men occupy a solitary
position, far above the ordinary level, on the sublime hights of thought or ...
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Ernest Renan.
... Henceforth, beyond the reach of frailty, thou shalt witness, from the
hights of divine peace, the infinite results of thy acts. ...
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Hights (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Hights (2 Occurrences). Psalms 148:1 Praise ye the LORD.
Praise ye the LORD from the heavens: praise him in the hights. (WBS). ...
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Highway (27 Occurrences)

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Highth (2 Occurrences)

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