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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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Romans 13:1
LET every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
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1611 witness · Romans 13:1 · retained source text

¶ Let euery soule bee subiect vnto the higher powers: For there is no power but of God. The powers that be, are ordeined of God.

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