Elyon

The title "Elyon" appears approximately 28 times in the Old Testament, with the book of Psalms containing nearly 70% of these occurrences.

: The first biblical appearance of the name is in Genesis 14:18–20. Melchizedek, the mysterious King of Salem and Priest of El Elyon , meets Abraham after a military victory, offering him bread and wine and blessing him in the name of the "Most High God". The title "Elyon" appears approximately 28 times in

The word is derived from the Hebrew root ‘ālāh (עָלָה), which means "to ascend," "to go up," or "to be lifted up". This linguistic root also underpins terms such as aliyah (immigrating to Israel) and olah (the burnt offering that ascends to heaven). In a theological context, "Elyon" emphasizes God’s: The word is derived from the Hebrew root

: As the "possessor of heaven and earth," the title establishes God as the administrative and moral ruler over all other nations and spiritual beings. which means "to ascend