king of kings

¹ American

noun

a king having other kings subject to him.

King of kings ² American

Or King of Kings

noun

Christ; Jesus.
God; Jehovah.

Etymology

Origin of king of kings

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

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Just like the egg salad sandwich, the king of kings.

From Golf Digest ● Apr. 3, 2018

I called him after the king of kings: look on my works, ye Mighty, and despair.

From The Guardian ● May 25, 2016

"In Italy, he was kind of king of kings," she said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 9, 2014

On the pedestal is written: "My name is Ozymandias, king of kings: Look on my works ye Mighty and despair."

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2013

Your master is then, in fact, the king of kings.

From Voltaire's Romances, Complete in One Volume by

If she had been in those happy places, she would have taken part in the cortege of the King of kings, and raised her voice in acclamation.

From The Marquis of Pe?alta (Marta y Mar?a) A Realistic Social Novel by Palacio Vald?s, Armando

And through the dazzling light sounded the great chorus, blared by the trumpets, sung by a thousand resinous strings, chanted by multitudes of voices: "King of kings and Lord of lords!"

From The Shadow by Ovington, Mary White

The King of kings and Lord of lords appears in glory.

From Studies in Prophecy by Gaebelein, Arno C.

Ay, and the King of kings, Or justice; for it seem'd to me but just The Church should pay her scutage like the lords.

From Dramatic Technique by Baker, George Pierce

It is to belong to Christ, the King of kings.

From Owen's Fortune Or, "Durable Riches" by West, Mrs. F.

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