They remembered that God was their Rock, that God Most High was their Redeemer (Psalm 78:35).īut they put God to the test and rebelled against the Most High they did not keep his statutes (Psalm 78:56). They scoff, and speak with malice in their arrogance they threatened oppression…They say, “How can God know? Does the Most High have knowledge?” …When I tried to understand all this, it was oppressive to me till I entered the sanctuary of God then I understood their final destiny (Psalm 73:3, 6-11, 16). I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked…Pride is their necklace they clothe themselves with violence From their callous hearts comes iniquity the evil conceits of their minds knows no limits. I cry out to God Most High, to God, who fulfills his purpose for me (Psalm 57:2). Sacrifice thank offerings to God, fulfill your vows to the Most High (Psalm 50:14). How awesome is the LORD Most High, the great King over all the earth! (Psalm 47:2)
There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells (Psalm 46:4). I will give thanks to the LORD because of his righteousness and will sing praise to the name of the LORD Most High (Psalm 7:17).įor the king trusts in the LORD through the unfailing love of the Most High he will not be shaken (Psalm 21:7). The LORD thundered from heaven the voice of the Most High resounded (2 Sam. And blessed be God Most High, who delivered your enemies into your hand.” Then Abram gave him a tenth of everything (Genesis 14:18-20). He was priest of God Most High, and he blessed Abram, saying, “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth. Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. What follows are most of the passages in which the word “Elyon” is used.Įl Elyon: God Most High (Key Scripture Passages) Elyon sovereignly delivers his children and sovereignly accomplishes his purpose even in their suffering, which itself is temporary and will be followed by the eternal refreshment he promises to bestow on them.Įlyon empowers his children through drawing on his own omnipotence, which makes all creature claims to power (whether by fallen angels or by man) utterly presumptuous and laughable.Īn understanding of the nuances and meaning of “Elyon” can best be gained by studying it in the context of Scripture.
He is the Sovereign Possessor and Controller of all things. It reminds us he is the Creator of heaven and earth and the Owner of all. The name or title “Elyon” emphasizes God’s uniqueness and his supremacy above all others. The equivalent Aramaic word (“Hilay”) occurs ten times, all in the book of Daniel.Įlyon is always translated “Most High.” When preceded by “El,” the Hebrew word for God, it is translated “God Most High.” In the New Testament the Greek equivalent to Most High is used nine times. The Hebrew “Elyon” occurs thirty-one times in the Old Testament. That’s why I chose a name that, while unfamiliar to many people, is specifically revealed in Scripture. Though I am comfortable making up names for men and angels for the purposes of fiction, I would not presume to make up a name for God. I’m often asked why I use the term “Elyon” in reference to God in my novel Deadline(and again in Dominion). Elyon: What Does It Mean? from Randy Alcorn - EPM on Vimeo.
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