king of kings

¹

noun

1. a king having other kings subject to him.

King of kings

²

Or King of Kings

noun

1. Christ; Jesus.

2. God; Jehovah.

Word History and Origins

Origin of king of kings¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

Example Sentences

Today, the firm operates a streaming service and releases movies theatrically, including 2023’s massively popular “Sound of Freedom,” which grossed $250 million worldwide, and the animated film “The King of Kings,” which came out in May and tells the story of Jesus.

From Los Angeles Times

Trump sees himself as the king of kings, the ruler of the world.

From Salon

To that end, the distributor is releasing its first animated film this month, called “The King of Kings,” in which author Charles Dickens tells his son the story of Jesus.

From Los Angeles Times

He was called Raja-Raja, King of Kings, and he belonged to one of the most astonishing dynasties of the medieval world: the Cholas.

From BBC

Wrapping gifts, placing them under trees and opening them on Christmas Day are a relatively modern invention — in early medieval times, some Christian rulers thought that the story of the three Magi bestowing gifts to their sovereign, Jesus the King of Kings, was a perfect justification to demand additional taxes and tribute from their own subjects.

From Salon