04 El Elyon
04 El Elyon (el el-yone’)
The Most High God
Use in the Bible: In the Old Testament El Elyon occurs 28 times. It occurs 19 times in Psalms. El Elyon is first used in Genesis 14:18.
Variant spellings: None
TWOT Reference:G1624, H1624
Strong’s Reference:H5945
El Elyonin the Septuagint:ho theos ho hupsistos - the God most high
Meaning and Derivation:El is another name that is translated as "God" and can be used in conjunction with other words to designate various aspects of God’s character. Elyon literally means "Most High" and is used both adjectivally and substantivally throughout the Old Testament. It expresses the extreme sovereignty and majesty of God and His highest preeminence. When the two words are combined - El Elyon - it can be translated as "the most exalted God."(Psalms 57:2)
Further references of the nameEl Elyonin the Old Testament:Genesis 14:18; Genesis 14:19; Genesis 14:20; Genesis 14:22; Psalms 57:2; Psalms 78:35