4 He opposes and exalts himself above every so-called god or object of worship, and as a result he takes his seat in God’s temple, displaying himself as God.
4 who opposes and exalts himself on highD8812 againstD8813 all called God, or object of veneration; so that he himself sits down in the templeD8814 of God, shewing himself that he is God.
high - 'Before,' or 'exceedingly.' The expression implies not only the idea of 'against,' but what is 'above.' As in Dan. 11.37 there is opposition, but in the way of arrogant self-exaltation. against - Epi. or 'above.' see Matt. 10.21; John 13.18. temple - Naos – the shrine.
4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God.
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