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

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

I, Sapor, king of kings, partner of the stars, brother of the sun and moon, to Constantius Cæsar my brother send much greeting.

From The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus During the Reigns of the Emperors Constantius, Julian, Jovianus, Valentinian, and Valens by Yonge, Charles Duke

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