Pre-eminent (3 Occurrences)

Colossians 1:18
He is the head of the body, the assembly, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.
(See RSV)

Genesis 49:3
"Reuben, you are my firstborn, my might, and the beginning of my strength; excelling in dignity, and excelling in power.
(See RSV)

Song of Songs 5:10
My beloved is white and ruddy, The chiefest among ten thousand.
(See JPS)

Praetorian (2 Occurrences)

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Prefects (18 Occurrences)

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Ruler (329 Occurrences)

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Government (20 Occurrences)

Jesus (10891 Occurrences)

Christ (573 Occurrences)

5247. huperoche -- a projection, eminence
... preeminence, authority. Cognate: 5247 (from 5242, "hold ") -- prominence
(because ); pre-eminent (superior). See 5242 (). 5247 () is ...
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4416. prototokos -- first-born
... 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). ...
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746. arche -- beginning, origin
... properly, from the ( sense), ie " (starting) point"; (figuratively) what comes and
therefore is (foremost), ie has the because ahead of the rest ("preeminent ...
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937. basilikos -- royal
... regal (in relation), ie (literally) belonging to (or befitting) the sovereign (as
land, dress, or a courtier), or (figuratively) preeminent -- king's, nobleman ...
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749. archiereus -- high priest
... chief priest. 749 (from 746 , "chief, pre-eminent one" and 2409 , "a priest")
-- a chief-priest, ie a leader among priests. Word ...
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3493. yattir -- preeminent, surpassing
... 3492, 3493. yattir. 3494 . preeminent, surpassing. Transliteration: yattir
Phonetic Spelling: (yat-teer') Short Definition: extraordinary. ...
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5329. natsach -- preeminent or enduring
... 5328, 5329. natsach. 5330 . preeminent or enduring. Transliteration: natsach
Phonetic Spelling: (naw-tsakh') Short Definition: oversee. Word Origin a prim. ...
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3499a. yether -- remainder, excess, preeminence
... excess, preeminence NASB Word Usage abundance (2), exceedingly (1), excellent (1),
fully* (1), leave (1), left (3), more* (1), preeminent (2), remainder (5 ...
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That the Pre-Eminent Cause of Every Object of Sensible Perception ...
... 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

That the Pre-Eminent Cause of Every Object of Intelligible ...
... 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

After That, Another Standing There, Pre-Eminent as it Were...
... Part II."Christ's Descent into Hell. Latin. Second Version. Chapter 6 (22).
After that, another standing there, pre-eminent as it were¦ ...
/.../unknown/the gospel of nicodemus /chapter 6 22 after that.htm

That He who is the Pre-Eminent Cause of Everything Sensibly ...
... THE MYSTICAL THEOLOGY CHAPTER IV That He Who is the Pre-eminent Cause of everything
sensibly perceived is not Himself any one of the things sensibly perceived. ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/rolt/dionysius the areopagite/chapter iv that he who.htm

That He who is the Pre-Eminent Cause of Everything Intelligibly ...
... THE MYSTICAL THEOLOGY CHAPTER V That He Who is the Pre-eminent Cause of everything
intelligibly perceived is not Himself any one of the things intelligibly ...
/...//christianbookshelf.org/rolt/dionysius the areopagite/chapter v that he who.htm

Gods, those which were Confessedly Elevated to the Divine ...
... Book II. Chapter XIV."Gods, Those Which Were Confessedly Elevated to the Divine
Condition, What Pre-Eminent Right Had They to Such Honour? ...
/.../tertullian/ad nationes/chapter xiv gods those which were.htm

On the Nature of God
... Infinity of Being is a preeminent mode of the Essence of God, by which it is ... Eternity
is a pre-eminent mode of the Essence of God, by which it is devoid of ...
/.../arminius/the works of james arminius vol 1/disputation 4 on the nature.htm

On Magistracy
... We therefore define magistracy, in the abstract, a power pre-eminent and administrative,
or a function with a preeminent power, instituted and preserved by God ...
/.../arminius/the works of james arminius vol 1/disputation 25 on magistracy.htm

The Ministry and Prayer
... His leadership was preeminent, and His praying was preeminent. Had it not
been, His leadership had been neither preeminent nor divine. ...
/.../bounds/the weapon of prayer/vii the ministry and prayer.htm

Dionysius the Areopagite
... CHAPTER IV That He Who is the Pre-eminent Cause of everything sensibly perceived
is not Himself any one of the things sensibly perceived. ...
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Preeminent (2 Occurrences)
... eminent; superior in excellence; surpassing, or taking precedence of, others; rarely,
surpassing others in evil, or in bad qualities; as, preeminent in guilt. ...
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Pre-eminent (3 Occurrences)
Pre-eminent. Preeminent, Pre-eminent. Prefect . Multi-Version Concordance ... (See
JPS). Preeminent, Pre-eminent. Prefect . Reference Bible.
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Messiah (9 Occurrences)
... (3) Later Prophets. After Ezekiel's time, during the remaining years of the exile,
the hope of a preeminent king of David's house naturally disappears. ...
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Ethics
... Christianity we are confronted with the motive power of a great Personality entering
into the current of human history, and by His preeminent spiritual force ...
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Nebuchadrezzar (31 Occurrences)
... The prophecies of Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Daniel, and the last chapters of Kings
and Chronicles centered about his life, and he stands preeminent, along with ...
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Only (3813 Occurrences)
... kind; as, an only child. 3. (a.) Hence, figuratively: Alone, by reason
of superiority; preeminent; chief. 4. (a.) In one manner ...
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Jattir (4 Occurrences)
... Easton's Bible Dictionary Pre-eminent, a city in the mountains of Judah (Joshua
15:48; 21:14). Int. Standard Bible Encyclopedia. JATTIR. ...
/j/jattir.htm - 8k

Love (703 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) A feeling of strong attachment induced by that which delights or commands
admiration; preeminent kindness or devotion to another; affection; tenderness ...
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Gift (148 Occurrences)
... 4. (vt) Some quality or endowment given to man by God; a preeminent and special
talent or aptitude; power; faculty; as, the gift of wit; a gift for speaking. ...
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Ezekiel (4 Occurrences)
... mentioned by Ezekiel (14:14) along with Noah and Job as distinguished for his
righteousness, and some five years later he is spoken of as pre-eminent for his ...
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The term "pre-eminent" refers to surpassing all others in rank, dignity, or importance. In a biblical context, it is often used to describe the supreme status of Jesus Christ in relation to creation, the Church, and all things. The concept of pre-eminence is deeply rooted in the understanding of Christ's divine nature and His role in God's redemptive plan.

Christ's Pre-eminence in Creation

Colossians 1:15-18 is a key passage that highlights the pre-eminence of Christ. The Apostle Paul writes, "The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities. All things were created through Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and the firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have pre-eminence" (BSB). Here, Christ is described as the "firstborn over all creation," indicating His authority and priority over all created things. The term "firstborn" signifies not only temporal precedence but also supremacy in rank.

Pre-eminence in the Church

Christ's pre-eminence extends to His role as the head of the Church. As the head, He is the source of life and direction for the body of believers. Ephesians 1:22-23 states, "And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all" (BSB). This passage underscores Christ's authority and His integral role in the life of the Church. His pre-eminence ensures that the Church remains aligned with God's purposes and reflects His glory.

Pre-eminence in Redemption

The pre-eminence of Christ is also evident in His work of redemption. Hebrews 1:3-4 declares, "The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high. So He became as far superior to the angels as the name He has inherited is excellent beyond theirs" (BSB). Christ's sacrificial death and victorious resurrection affirm His pre-eminent role in God's plan of salvation. By providing purification for sins, He accomplished what no other could, securing eternal redemption for those who believe.

Pre-eminence in Eschatology

In eschatological terms, Christ's pre-eminence is affirmed in His ultimate victory and reign. Philippians 2:9-11 proclaims, "Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father" (BSB). This future acknowledgment of Christ's lordship by all creation highlights His supreme authority and the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan.

Conclusion

The pre-eminence of Christ is a central theme in Christian theology, emphasizing His unparalleled status and authority in all aspects of creation, the Church, redemption, and the ultimate consummation of history. Through His divine nature and redemptive work, Christ holds the highest place of honor and authority, deserving of worship and allegiance from all creation.What are the different names and titles of Jesus Christ? | GotQuestions.org

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