heaven of heavens

heaven of heavens
heaven of heavens (Bible)
The highest heavens, abode of God
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heaven of heavens,
(in Biblical use) the highest heaven; the abode of God: »

Behold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens is the Lord's thy God (Deuteronomy 10:14).


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