# on high, in the highest

## Definition:

The terms “on high” and “in the highest” are expressions that usually mean “in heaven.”

* Another meaning for the expression “in the highest” could be “the most honored.”
* This expression could also be used literally, as in the expression “in the highest tree, “ which means “in the tallest tree.”
* The expression “on high” could also refer to being high in the sky, such as a bird’s nest that is on high. In that context it could be translated as “high in the sky” or “at the top of a tall tree.”
* The word “high” could also indicate the elevated location or importance of a person or thing.
* The expression “from on high” could be translated as “from heaven.”

(See also: [heaven](../kt/heaven.md), [honor](../kt/honor.md))

## Bible References:

* [Lamentations 01:13](rc://en/tn/help/lam/01/13)
* [Psalms 069:29](rc://en/tn/help/psa/069/29)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: H1361, H4605, H4791, H7682, G1722, G5308, G5310, G5311
