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king of kings

1 American  

noun

  1. a king having other kings subject to him.

King of kings 2 American  
Or King of Kings

noun

  1. Christ; Jesus.

  2. God; Jehovah.

Etymology

Origin of king of kings

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

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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

Xerxes, great king, king of kings ... son of Darius king.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 8 "Cube" to "Daguerre, Louis" by Various

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