heaven of heavens

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To which the heaven of heavens is but a veil?

From Oxford Lectures on Poetry by Bradley, Andrew Cecil

Behold, the heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded.'—Then the other side would answer, 'The Lord hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.'

From The Old Helmet, Volume II by Warner, Susan

But will God in very deed dwell on the earth? behold heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain thee; how much less this house that I have builded!

From Heroes of Israel Text of the Hero Stories with Notes and Questions for Young Students by Soares, Theodore Gerald

For I must tread on shadowy ground, must sink Deep—and aloft ascending, breathe in worlds To which the heaven of heavens is but a veil.

From Recreations of Christopher North, Volume 2 by Wilson, John

To preclude all doubt of this comprehensive reference, Moses and Nehemiah, both having occasion to guard against the pretensions of idolatry, employ the phrase, heaven of heavens.

From The Messiah in Moses and the Prophets by Lord, Eleazar