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In the context of the Bible, the concept of eminence is often associated with God's supreme authority, the exalted status of certain individuals, or the elevated position of particular places or objects. Divine Eminence God's eminence is a central theme throughout Scripture, emphasizing His supreme authority and unparalleled greatness. In <a href="/isaiah/6.htm">Isaiah 6:1</a>, the prophet Isaiah describes a vision of the Lord seated on a high and exalted throne, illustrating God's eminent position above all creation: "In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted, and the train of His robe filled the temple" . This vision underscores God's sovereignty and the reverence due to Him. Eminent Individuals Several individuals in the Bible are described as eminent due to their roles, character, or divine appointment. For example, Moses is considered an eminent prophet and leader of Israel. In <a href="/deuteronomy/34-10.htm">Deuteronomy 34:10-12</a>, Moses is distinguished for his unique relationship with God and the mighty deeds he performed: "Since that time, no prophet has risen in Israel like Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face. For all the signs and wonders the LORD sent him to perform in the land of Egypt, against Pharaoh and all his officials and all his land, and for all the mighty acts of power and terrifying deeds that Moses performed in the sight of all Israel" . Similarly, King David is recognized for his eminent kingship and heart for God. In <a href="/1_samuel/13-14.htm">1 Samuel 13:14</a>, God declares David as a man after His own heart, setting him apart as a leader of His people: "But now your kingdom will not endure; the LORD has sought out a man after His own heart and appointed him ruler of His people, because you have not kept the LORD’s command" . Eminent Places and Objects Certain places and objects in the Bible are also described as eminent due to their significance in God's plan and presence. The city of Jerusalem holds an eminent position as the spiritual and political center of Israel. In <a href="/psalms/48.htm">Psalm 48:1-2</a>, Jerusalem is celebrated for its beauty and status as the city of the Great King: "Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, His holy mountain. Beautiful in loftiness, the joy of all the earth, like the peaks of Zaphon is Mount Zion, the city of the great King" . The Ark of the Covenant is another example of an eminent object, representing God's presence among His people. In <a href="/1_samuel/4-4.htm">1 Samuel 4:4</a>, the Ark is described as being associated with the LORD of Hosts, who is enthroned between the cherubim: "So the people sent men to Shiloh to bring back the ark of the covenant of the LORD of Hosts, who is enthroned between the cherubim. And Eli’s two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God" . Eminence in the New Testament In the New Testament, Jesus Christ is the ultimate example of eminence. His divine nature, teachings, and sacrificial death and resurrection establish Him as preeminent in all things. <a href="/colossians/1-18.htm">Colossians 1:18</a> affirms Christ's supremacy: "And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence" . The apostles, particularly Paul, are also recognized for their eminent roles in spreading the Gospel and establishing the early church. In <a href="/2_corinthians/11-5.htm">2 Corinthians 11:5</a>, Paul defends his apostolic authority, stating, "I do not think I am in the least inferior to those 'super-apostles'" , highlighting his significant contribution to the faith. In summary, the concept of eminence in the Bible encompasses the divine authority of God, the distinguished roles of key individuals, and the significance of certain places and objects, all of which contribute to the unfolding of God's redemptive plan.<a name="web" id="web"></a><div class="vheading2">Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary</div>1. (a.) High in esteem; lofty; towering; prominent.2. (a.) Being, metaphorically, above others, whether by birth, high station, merit, or virtue; high in public estimation; distinguished; conspicuous; as, an eminent station; an eminent historian, statements, statesman, or saint.<a name="isb" id="isb"></a><div class="vheading2">International Standard Bible Encyclopedia</div>EMINENTem'-i-nent: In the King James Version (only in <a href="/ezekiel/16-24.htm">Ezekiel 16:24, 31, 39</a>; <a href="/ezekiel/17-22.htm">Ezekiel 17:22</a>) refers literally to physical elevation; the Revised Version (British and American) in the last passage renders "lofty" (Hebrew talul, "uplifted," "heaped up") and in the others "vaulted place" (Hebrew gabh, "rounded place," "mound" the English Revised Version, margin "a vaulted chamber").<a name="grk" id="grk"></a><div class="vheading2">Greek</div><a href="/greek/5244b.htm">5244b. huperlian -- exceedingly, preeminently</a> ... 5244a, 5244b. huperlian. 5245 . exceedingly, preeminently. Transliteration: huperlian Short Definition: eminent. Word Origin from ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5244b.htm - 5k<a href="/greek/5235.htm">5235. huperballo -- to throw over or beyond, to run beyond</a> ... 5235 (from 5228 , "beyond, above" and 906 , "throw") -- properly, throw beyond; (figuratively) (transcending); excel, exceed ("be eminent"). ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5235.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/5247.htm">5247. huperoche -- a projection, eminence</a> ... preeminence, authority. Cognate: 5247 (from 5242, "hold ") -- prominence (because ); pre-eminent (superior). See 5242 (). 5247 () is ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/5247.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/4416.htm">4416. prototokos -- first-born</a> ... 4416 (from 4413 , "first, pre-eminent" and 5088 , "bring forth") -- properly, in (Mt 1:25; Lk 2:7); hence, (Col 1:15; Rev 1:5). ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/4416.htm - 7k<a href="/greek/1978.htm">1978. episemos -- bearing a mark, notable</a> ... notable, of note. From epi and some form of the base of semaino; remarkable, ie (figuratively) eminent -- notable, of note. see GREEK epi. see GREEK semaino. ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/1978.htm - 6k<a href="/greek/749.htm">749. archiereus -- high priest</a> ... chief priest. 749 (from 746 , "chief, pre-eminent one" and 2409 , "a priest") -- a chief-priest, ie a leader among priests. Word ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/749.htm - 7k<a name="heb" id="heb"></a><div class="vheading2">Strong's Hebrew</div><a href="/hebrew/6276.htm">6276. atheq -- valuable, advanced, eminent, surpassing</a> ... 6275, 6276. atheq. 6277 . valuable, advanced, eminent, surpassing. Transliteration: atheq Phonetic Spelling: (aw-thake') Short Definition: enduring. ... /hebrew/6276.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/6266.htm">6266. athiq -- eminent, surpassing, choice</a> ... 6265, 6266. athiq. 6267 . eminent, surpassing, choice. Transliteration: athiq Phonetic Spelling: (aw-theek') Short Definition: choice. ... /hebrew/6266.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/8524.htm">8524. talal -- to mock, deceive, trifle with</a> ... eminent. A primitive root; to pile up, ie Elevate -- eminent. Compare hathal. see HEBREW hathal. 8523, 8524. talal. 8525 . Strong's Numbers. /hebrew/8524.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/5089.htm">5089. noah -- eminency, distinction</a> ... 5088, 5089. noah. 5090 . eminency, distinction. Transliteration: noah Phonetic Spelling: (no'-ah) Short Definition: eminent. Word ... /hebrew/5089.htm - 5k <a href="/hebrew/4022.htm">4022. meged -- excellence</a> ... From an unused root probably meaning to be eminent; properly, a distinguished thing; hence something valuable, as a product or fruit -- pleasant, precious ... /hebrew/4022.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/1354.htm">1354. gab -- a back</a> ... back, body, boss, eminent (higher) place, (eye)brows, nave, ring. see HEBREW gev. see HEBREW guwph. 1353, 1354. gab. 1355 . Strong's Numbers. /hebrew/1354.htm - 6k <a href="/hebrew/5329.htm">5329. natsach -- preeminent or enduring</a> ... A primitive root; properly, to glitter from afar, ie To be eminent (as a superintendent, especially of the Temple services and its music); also (as ... /hebrew/5329.htm - 6k<a name="lib" id="lib"></a><div class="vheading2">Library</div><a href="/library/montgomery/sacred_poems_and_hymns/hymn_cclxiv_on_the_decease.htm">On the Decease of an Eminent Christian Missionary in the West ...</a> ... On the Decease of an eminent Christian Missionary in the West Indies. 6.6.8.6.8.8 ... On the Decease of an eminent Christian Missionary in the West Indies. Oh! ... /.../montgomery/sacred poems and hymns/hymn cclxiv on the decease.htm<a href="/library/vincent/the_commonitory_of_vincent_of_lerins/chapter_x_why_eminent_men.htm">Why Eminent Men are Permitted by God to Become Authors of ...</a> ... Chapter X. Why Eminent Men are permitted by God to become Authors of Novelties in the Church.? Why Eminent Men are permitted by ... /.../vincent/the commonitory of vincent of lerins/chapter x why eminent men.htm<a href="/library/lightfoot/from_the_talmud_and_hebraica/chapter_23_the_buildings_of.htm">The Buildings of More Eminent Note in Sion.</a> ... A Chorographical Century. Chapters 21-30 Chapter 23 The buildings of more eminent note in Sion. We shall first take knowledge of ... /.../lightfoot/from the talmud and hebraica/chapter 23 the buildings of.htm<a href="/library/pamphilius/church_history/chapter_xxxvii_the_evangelists_that_were.htm">The Evangelists that were Still Eminent at that Time.</a> ... Book III. Chapter XXXVII."The Evangelists that were still Eminent at that Time. 1. Among those that were celebrated at that time ... /.../pamphilius/church history/chapter xxxvii the evangelists that were.htm<a href="/library/augustine/anti-pelagian_writings/chapter_67_the_most_eminent_instance.htm">The Most Eminent Instance of Predestination is Christ Jesus.</a> ... A Treatise on the gift of perseverance, Chapter 67."The Most Eminent Instance of Predestination is Christ Jesus. But there is ... /.../augustine/anti-pelagian writings/chapter 67 the most eminent instance.htm<a href="/library/tertullian/against_the_valentinians/chapter_v_many_eminent_christian_writers.htm">Many Eminent Christian Writers have Carefully and Fully Refuted ...</a> ... Chapter V."Many Eminent Christian Writers Have Carefully and Fully Refuted the Heresy These the Author Makes His Own Guides. My ... /.../against the valentinians/chapter v many eminent christian writers.htm<a href="/library/dionysius/mystic_theology/caput_iv_that_the_pre-eminent.htm">That the Pre-Eminent Cause of Every Object of Sensible Perception ...</a> ... MYSTIC THEOLOGY. CAPUT IV. That the pre-eminent Cause of every object of sensible perception is none of the objects of sensible perception. SECTION I. ... /.../dionysius/mystic theology/caput iv that the pre-eminent.htm<a href="/library/dionysius/mystic_theology/caput_v_that_the_pre-eminent.htm">That the Pre-Eminent Cause of Every Object of Intelligible ...</a> ... MYSTIC THEOLOGY. CAPUT V. That the pre-eminent Cause of every object of intelligible perception is none of the objects of intelligible perception. ... /.../dionysius/mystic theology/caput v that the pre-eminent.htm<a href="/library/spurgeon/spurgeons_sermons_volume_30_1884/obadiah_or_early_piety_eminent.htm">Obadiah; Or, Early Piety Eminent Piety</a> ... Obadiah; or, Early Piety Eminent Piety. A Sermon (No.1804). ... Eminent piety in a Lord High Chamberlain of Ahab's court! This is a wonder of grace indeed. ... /.../spurgeon/spurgeons sermons volume 30 1884/obadiah or early piety eminent.htm<a href="/library/josephus/the_life_of_flavius_josephus/section_2_now_my_father.htm">Now, My Father Matthias was not Only Eminent on Account of is ...</a> ... Section 2. Now, my father Matthias was not only eminent on account of is nobility? 2. Now, my father Matthias was not only eminent ... /.../josephus/the life of flavius josephus/section 2 now my father.htm<a name="thes" id="thes"></a><div class="vheading2">Thesaurus</div><a href="/topical/e/eminent.htm">Eminent (9 Occurrences)</a> ... above others, whether by birth, high station, merit, or virtue; high in public estimation; distinguished; conspicuous; as, an eminent station; an ...EMINENT. ... /e/eminent.htm - 9k<a href="/topical/p/pre-eminent.htm">Pre-eminent (3 Occurrences)</a> Pre-eminent. Preeminent, Pre-eminent. Prefect . Multi-Version Concordance Pre-eminent (3 Occurrences). Colossians 1:18 ... /p/pre-eminent.htm - 7k<a href="/topical/p/preeminent.htm">Preeminent (2 Occurrences)</a> ... Noah Webster's Dictionary (a.) Eminent above others; prominent among those who are eminent; superior in excellence; surpassing, or taking precedence of, others ... /p/preeminent.htm - 7k<a href="/topical/e/elect.htm">Elect (32 Occurrences)</a> ... This primary meaning sometimes passes into that of "eminent," "valuable," "choice"; often thus as a fact, in places where the King James Version uses "chosen ... /e/elect.htm - 21k<a href="/topical/e/eminency.htm">Eminency (1 Occurrence)</a> ... Noah Webster's Dictionary (n.) State of being eminent; eminence. Multi-Version Concordance Eminency (1 Occurrence). Ezekiel 7:11 ... /e/eminency.htm - 6k<a href="/topical/e/excellence.htm">Excellence (31 Occurrences)</a> ... Noah Webster's Dictionary 1. (n.) The state of possessing good qualities in an eminent degree; exalted merit; superiority in virtue. ... /e/excellence.htm - 15k<a href="/topical/w/woman.htm">Woman (4043 Occurrences)</a> ... Other women eminent as prophetesses were: Huldah, whose counsel was sought by high priest and king (2 Chronicles 34:22; compare 2 Kings 22:14); Noadiah ... /w/woman.htm - 45k<a href="/topical/q/queen.htm">Queen (59 Occurrences)</a> ... 3. (n.) A woman eminent in power or attractions; the highest of her kind; as, a queen in society; -- also used figuratively of cities, countries, etc. ... /q/queen.htm - 44k<a href="/topical/n/noted.htm">Noted (10 Occurrences)</a> ... 1. (imp. & pp) of Note. 2. (a.) Well known by reputation or report; eminent; celebrated; as, a noted author, or traveler. Multi-Version Concordance ... /n/noted.htm - 9k<a href="/topical/j/jewelry.htm">Jewelry (18 Occurrences)</a> ... Ezekiel 16:39 I will also give thee into their hand, and they shall throw down thine eminent place, and break down thy lofty places; and they shall strip thee ... /j/jewelry.htm - 11k<a name="res" id="res"></a><div class="vheading2">Resources</div><a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/spiritual-manipulation.html">What is spiritual manipulation? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/Philo-of-Alexandria.html">Who was Philo of Alexandria? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://www.gotquestions.org/names-Jesus-Christ.html">What are the different names and titles of Jesus Christ? | GotQuestions.org</a> <a href="https://clyx.com/term/eminent.htm">Eminent: Dictionary and Thesaurus | Clyx.com</a> <a href="/concordance/">Bible Concordance</a> • <a href="/dictionary/">Bible Dictionary</a> • <a href="/encyclopedia/">Bible Encyclopedia</a> • <a href="/topical/">Topical Bible</a> • <a href="/thesaurus/">Bible Thesuarus</a></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="cnc" id="cnc"></a><div class="vheading2">Concordance</div>Eminent (9 Occurrences)<a href="/luke/14-8.htm">Luke 14:8</a> "When you are invited by anyone to a marriage feast, don't sit in the best seat, since perhaps someone more honorable than you might be invited by him, (See RSV)<a href="/romans/16-13.htm">Romans 16:13</a> Greet Rufus, the chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine. (See RSV)<a href="/2_corinthians/11-5.htm">2 Corinthians 11:5</a> For I reckon that I am not at all behind the very best apostles. (See NAS)<a href="/2_corinthians/12-11.htm">2 Corinthians 12:11</a> I have become foolish in boasting. You compelled me, for I ought to have been commended by you, for in nothing was I inferior to the very best apostles, though I am nothing. (See NAS)<a href="/ezekiel/7-11.htm">Ezekiel 7:11</a> Violence is risen up into a rod of wickedness; nought cometh from them, nor from their tumult, nor from their turmoil, neither is there eminency among them. (See NAS)<a href="/ezekiel/16-24.htm">Ezekiel 16:24</a> That thou hast also built unto thee an eminent place, and hast made thee an high place in every street. (KJV JPS WBS)<a href="/ezekiel/16-31.htm">Ezekiel 16:31</a> In that thou buildest thine eminent place in the head of every way, and makest thine high place in every street; and hast not been as an harlot, in that thou scornest hire; (KJV JPS WBS)<a href="/ezekiel/16-39.htm">Ezekiel 16:39</a> And I will also give thee into their hand, and they shall throw down thine eminent place, and shall break down thy high places: they shall strip thee also of thy clothes, and shall take thy fair jewels, and leave thee naked and bare. (KJV JPS WBS)<a href="/ezekiel/17-22.htm">Ezekiel 17:22</a> Thus saith the Lord GOD; I will also take of the highest branch of the high cedar, and will set it; I will crop off from the top of his young twigs a tender one, and will plant it upon an high mountain and eminent: (KJV JPS DBY WBS)<a name="sub" id="sub"></a><div class="vheading2">Subtopics</div><a href="/topical/e/eminent.htm">Eminent</a><a name="rel" id="rel"></a><div class="vheading2">Related Terms</div><a href="/topical/e/eminent.htm">Eminent (9 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/z/zuzims.htm">Zuzims (1 Occurrence)</a><a href="/topical/r/rephaims.htm">Rephaims (2 Occurrences)</a><a href="/topical/e/emissaries.htm">Emissaries (1 Occurrence)</a><a href="/topical/s/smote.htm">Smote (281 Occurrences)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/topical/e/eminency.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Eminency"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Eminency" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/topical/e/emins.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Emins"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Emins" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div> <div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"><script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script></div></td></tr></table></div></div></div> <div align="center"> <div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>