Topical Encyclopedia Definition and Usage:The term "top" in the Bible is often used to describe the highest point or summit of a physical structure, such as a mountain, tree, or building. It can also metaphorically represent the pinnacle of power, authority, or spiritual experience. Biblical References: 1. Mountains and High Places: · The "top" of a mountain is frequently mentioned in the Bible as a place of divine encounter or revelation. For example, Moses received the Ten Commandments from God at the top of Mount Sinai (Exodus 19:20). The top of a mountain is often symbolic of closeness to God and a place of worship or sacrifice. · In Genesis 22:9, Abraham built an altar at the top of the mountain to offer Isaac as a sacrifice, demonstrating obedience and faith. 2. Trees: · The top of a tree can symbolize growth and prosperity. In Ezekiel 17:22-23, God speaks of taking a sprig from the top of a cedar and planting it on a high mountain, where it will grow into a majestic tree, representing the restoration and blessing of Israel. 3. Buildings and Structures: · The Tower of Babel is described as having a top that reached the heavens (Genesis 11:4). This illustrates human ambition and pride, as the people sought to make a name for themselves apart from God. · The top of the temple is mentioned in the context of Jesus' temptation, where Satan takes Him to the pinnacle of the temple and challenges Him to throw Himself down (Matthew 4:5-6). 4. Metaphorical Use: · The "top" can also be used metaphorically to describe the highest point of authority or achievement. In Deuteronomy 28:13, God promises Israel that if they obey His commandments, He will make them "the head and not the tail," placing them at the top in terms of leadership and influence among the nations. Theological Significance: The concept of the "top" in the Bible often carries theological significance, representing a place of divine-human interaction, spiritual elevation, or the consequences of human pride. It serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and the importance of humility and obedience in the pursuit of spiritual heights. Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary 1. (n.) A child's toy, commonly in the form of a conoid or pear, made to spin on its point, usually by drawing off a string wound round its surface or stem, the motion being sometimes continued by means of a whip.2. (n.) A plug, or conical block of wood, with longitudinal grooves on its surface, in which the strands of the rope slide in the process of twisting. 3. (n.) The highest part of anything; the upper end, edge, or extremity; the upper side or surface; summit; apex; vertex; cover; lid; as, the top of a spire; the top of a house; the top of a mountain; the top of the ground. 4. (n.) The utmost degree; the acme; the summit. 5. (n.) The highest rank; the most honorable position; the utmost attainable place; as, to be at the top of one's class, or at the top of the school. 6. (n.) The chief person; the most prominent one. 7. (n.) The crown of the head, or the hair upon it; the head. 8. (n.) The head, or upper part, of a plant. 9. (n.) A platform surrounding the head of the lower mast and projecting on all sides. It serves to spread the topmast rigging, thus strengthening the mast, and also furnishes a convenient standing place for the men aloft. 10. (n.) A bundle or ball of slivers of comkbed wool, from which the noils, or dust, have been taken out. 11. (n.) Eve; verge; point. 12. (n.) The part of a cut gem between the girdle, or circumference, and the table, or flat upper surface. 13. (n.) Top-boots. 14. (v. i.) To rise aloft; to be eminent; to tower; as, lofty ridges and topping mountains. 15. (v. i.) To predominate; as, topping passions. 16. (v. i.) To excel; to rise above others. 17. (v. t.) To cover on the top; to tip; to cap; -- chiefly used in the past participle. 18. (v. t.) To rise above; to excel; to outgo; to surpass. 19. (v. t.) To rise to the top of; to go over the top of. 20. (v. t.) To take off the or upper part of; to crop. 21. (v. t.) To perform eminently, or better than before. 22. (v. t.) To raise one end of, as a yard, so that that end becomes higher than the other. Greek 205. akrothinion -- the top of a heap, ie the best of the spoils ... the top of a heap, ie the best of the spoils. Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter Transliteration: akrothinion Phonetic Spelling: (ak-roth-in'-ee-on) Short Definition ... //strongsnumbers.com/greek2/205.htm - 6k 206. akron -- highest, extreme 509. anothen -- from above 1883. epano -- above, more than 507. ano -- up, above 1430. doma -- a house, a housetop 1786. entopios -- of a place, a resident 4716. stauros -- an upright stake, hence a cross (the Rom. ... 845. autoptes -- an eyewitness 200. akris -- a locust Strong's Hebrew 1406. gag -- a roof, a top... 1405, 1406. gag. 1407 . a roof, a top. Transliteration: gag Phonetic Spelling: (gawg) Short Definition: roof. ... roof of the house, house top of the house. ... /hebrew/1406.htm - 6k 6788. tsammereth -- (tree) top 7222. roshah -- top 534. amir -- the top, summit 6706. tsachiach -- a shining or glaring surface 5586. saaph -- to lop off (boughs) 4605. maal -- above, upwards 6936. qodqod -- head, crown of the head 7218. rosh -- head 1354. gab -- a back Library Living on the Top Floor. July 3. "Look from the Top" (Song of Solomon iv. 8). Transfiguration when Glory Crowned the Mountain Top, The Articles of Smalcald. AD 1537. Introduction Introduction to 'epinoia On the Soul and the Resurrection. So Then in Respect of the Three Points of Our Seal Error Has ... John Calvin. His Life and Character. The Perpetual virginity of Blessed Mary. Thesaurus Top (880 Occurrences)... 3. (n.) 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