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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 can also be used literally, as in the expression, "in the highest tree" which means "in the tallest tree."
  • The expression, "on high" can 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" also indicates the elevated location or importance of a person or thing.
  • The expression "from on high" could be translated as "from heaven."

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