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higher

Meaning of “higher”

Comparative form of high: more elevated or greater in height, rank, degree, or importance.. Sense 1: Raised or far above; great in height, rank, degree, or importance. Sense 2: As an adverb, greatly or aloft.

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21 occurrences18 verses14 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Numbers 24:7

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Psalms 61:2
From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Psalms 61:2 · retained source text

From the end of the earth wil I cry vnto thee, when my heart is ouerwhelmed: leade me to the rocke, that is higher then I.

Psalms 89:27
Also I will make him my firstborn, higher than the kings of the earth.
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1611 witness · Psalms 89:27 · retained source text

Also I will make him my first borne: higher then the kings of the earth.

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