Berean Strong's Lexicon Illay: Most High Original Word: עִלַּי Word Origin: Derived from the Aramaic root עִלָּא (illa), meaning "high" or "upper." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - G5310 (ὕψιστος, hupsistos) - Often translated as "Most High" in the New Testament, used to refer to God in a similar manner as "Illay." Usage: The term "Illay" is used in the Aramaic portions of the Old Testament, particularly in the Book of Daniel, to refer to God as the "Most High." It emphasizes God's supreme authority and sovereignty over all creation. This title underscores the belief in God's ultimate power and dominion, setting Him above all earthly and heavenly beings. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, the concept of a "Most High" deity was common among various cultures, often used to denote the supreme god in a pantheon. However, in the Hebrew Bible, "Illay" is uniquely applied to the God of Israel, highlighting His unparalleled supremacy and the monotheistic belief that He alone is the true God. The use of Aramaic in parts of Daniel reflects the historical context of the Babylonian exile, where Aramaic was the lingua franca of the region. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin(Aramaic) corresponding to illi Definition "highest," a name of God NASB Translation most high (10). Brown-Driver-Briggs [עִלָּי K§ 59 l) e)] adjective highest; — always emphatic עליא Kt, עִלָּאָה Qr, the Most High God: ׳אֱלָהָא ע Daniel 3:26; Daniel 3:32; Daniel 5:18,21; ׳ע alone, the Most High, Daniel 4:14; Daniel 4:21; Daniel 4:22; Daniel 4:29; Daniel 4:31; Daniel 7:25 (compare Nabataean proper name עליאל Lzb341 SAC91). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance most high (Aramaic) corresponding to illiy; supreme (i.e. God) -- (most) high. see HEBREW illiy Forms and Transliterations וּלְעִלָּאָה֙ ולעלאה עִלָּאָ֑ה עִלָּאָ֔ה עִלָּאָ֖ה עִלָּאָ֜ה עִלָּאָה֙ עלאה ‘il·lā·’āh ‘illā’āh illaAh ū·lə·‘il·lā·’āh ūlə‘illā’āh uleillaAhLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Daniel 3:26 HEB: [עִלָּיָא כ] (עִלָּאָ֖ה ק) פֻּ֣קוּ NAS: out, you servants of the Most High God, KJV: ye servants of the most high God, INT: forasmuch God high come and come Daniel 4:2 Daniel 4:17 Daniel 4:24 Daniel 4:25 Daniel 4:32 Daniel 4:34 Daniel 5:18 Daniel 5:21 Daniel 7:25 10 Occurrences |
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