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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 can 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" 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."
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* The word "high" also indicates 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](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/lam/01/13)
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* [Psalms 069:28-29](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/psa/069/028)
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