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# on high, in the highest #
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## Definition: ##
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The terms "on high" and "in the highest" are expressions that usually mean "in heaven."
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* Another meaning for the expression "in the highest" could be "the most honored."
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* This expression could also be used literally, as in the expression "in the highest tree, " which means "in the tallest tree."
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* 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."
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* The word "high" could also indicate the elevated location or importance of a person or thing.
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* The expression "from on high" could be translated as "from heaven."
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(See also: [heaven](../kt/heaven.md), [honor](../other/honor.md))
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Lamentations 01:13-14](en/tn/lam/help/01/13)
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* [Psalms 069:28-29](en/tn/psa/help/69/28) |