Elyon -

: The first biblical appearance of the name is in Genesis 14:18–20. Melchizedek, the mysterious King of Salem and Priest of El Elyon , meets Abraham after a military victory, offering him bread and wine and blessing him in the name of the "Most High God".

: An institution that uses the term to reflect its mission of academic readiness and higher learning, often requiring entrance essays to gauge a student's "ascending" potential. : The first biblical appearance of the name

: Scholars of ancient Palestinian life note that "Elyon" was not exclusive to Israelite worship; it was also used in Canaanite and Phoenician contexts to denote the highest deity in their respective pantheons. However, the biblical text often uses the term to assert that Yahweh is the true "Elyon" who allots nations to their respective gods. Modern Institutional Use : Scholars of ancient Palestinian life note that