“I will give thanks to the Lord due to his righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of the Lord, the Most High.” – Psalm 7:17
There is no throne higher, no authority greater, and no name more exalted than this: Jehovah Elyon, “The Lord Most High.”
David praised this name in times of triumph and trouble. Whether battling enemies, hiding in caves, or leading a kingdom, he recognized that above all human rulers, powers, and threats stood one eternal King—Jehovah Elyon. When life felt out of control, David looked up and found peace in the sovereignty of the Lord Most High.
📜 Word Study
Jehovah Elyon (יְהוָה עֶלְיוֹן, pronounced yeh-ho-VAH el-YOHN) combines God’s personal covenant name Jehovah with Elyon, meaning “Most High, exalted, supreme.” The word Elyon comes from the root alah, meaning “to ascend, to rise above.” It expresses God’s unsurpassed majesty and ultimate authority.
This name is used frequently in the Psalms (e.g., Psalm 91:1) and appears in Melchizedek’s blessing of Abraham in Genesis 14: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Possessor of heaven and earth.”
💎 A Diamond of Truth
When you feel small, overwhelmed, or helpless, remember this: your God is not just near—He is exalted. He sees what you can’t. He rules what you can’t control. And He reigns forever with justice, power, and love.
Jehovah Elyon is never surprised. Never challenged. Never defeated. And when you are hidden in Him, no power can overthrow your peace.
💬 Reflect and Respond
- What areas of your life feel out of control or overwhelming right now?
- Have you brought those burdens under the authority of Jehovah Elyon?
- How can you live in greater confidence, knowing your God is the Most High?
Lift your eyes today. The Lord Most High is not far away—He is your refuge, your King, and your constant hope. Worship Him not just for what He’s done—but for who He is: Jehovah Elyon.
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