עֶלְיוֹן
el.yon
“Most High”
Definition
the Supreme
(Aramaic) corresponding to H5945 (עֶלְיוֹן);
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Grammar & Morphology
Adjective
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Occurrences
עֶלְיוֹן appears 4 times in the Old Testament.
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Key Passages
But the saints of the Most High will receive the kingdom and possess it forever—yes, forever and ever.’
until the Ancient of Days arrived and pronounced judgment in favor of the saints of the Most High, and the time came for them to possess the kingdom.
He will speak out against the Most High and oppress the saints of the Most High, intending to change the appointed times and laws; and the saints will be given into his hand for a time, and times, and half a time.
Then the sovereignty, dominion, and greatness of the kingdoms under all of heaven will be given to the people, the saints of the Most High. His kingdom will be an everlasting kingdom, and all rulers will serve and obey Him.’
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