Lectionary Calendar
Thursday, November 21st, 2024
the Week of Proper 28 / Ordinary 33
Attention!
Tired of seeing ads while studying? Now you can enjoy an "Ads Free" version of the site for as little as 10¢ a day and support a great cause!
Click here to learn more!

Bible Dictionaries
Supreme

King James Dictionary

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Supposing
Next Entry
Sur
Resource Toolbox
Additional Links

SUPRE'ME, a. L. supremus, from supra.

1. Highest in authority holding the highest place in government or power. In the United States, the congress is supreme in regulating commerce and in making war and peace. The parliament of Great Britain is supreme in legislation but the king is supreme in the administration of the government. In the universe, God only is the supreme ruler and judge. His commands are supreme, and binding on all his creatures.
2. Highest, greatest or most excellent as supreme love supreme glory supreme degree.
3. It is sometimes used in a bad sense as supreme folly or baseness, folly or baseness carried to the utmost extent. A bad use of the word.
Bibliography Information
Entry for 'Supreme'. King James Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​kjd/​s/supreme.html.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile