Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

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.

General references

Bible References

And exalteth

Isaiah 14:13
You said in your heart, "I will ascend into heaven. I will exalt my throne above the stars of God. I will sit on the mountain of assembly, in the far north.
Ezekiel 28:2
"Son of man, tell the prince of Tyre, 'Thus says the Lord GOD: "Because your heart is lifted up, and you have said, 'I am a god, I sit in the seat of God, in the midst of the seas'; yet you are man, and not God, though you set your heart as the heart of God?
Daniel 7:8
I considered the horns, and behold, there came up among them another horn, a little one, before which three of the first horns were plucked up by the roots. And behold, in this horn were eyes like the eyes of a man, and a mouth speaking arrogant things.
Daniel 8:9
Out of one of them came forth a little horn, which grew exceeding great, toward the south, and toward the east, and toward the beautiful land.
Daniel 11:36
And the king shall do as he pleases. And he shall exalt and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak outrageous things against the God of gods. And he shall prosper until the indignation is accomplished; for that which is decreed shall be done.
Revelation 13:6
He opened his mouth for blasphemies against God, to blaspheme his name, and his dwelling, those who dwell in heaven.

Called

1 Corinthians 8:5
For though there are things that are called "gods," whether in the heavens or on earth; as there are many "gods" and many "lords;"

Sitteth

Daniel 8:12
The host was given over to it together with the daily sacrifice because of transgression. And it cast down truth to the ground, and kept prospering.
Daniel 11:45
And he shall pitch his royal tents between the sea and the beautiful holy mountain. Yet he shall come to his end, with no one to help him.
Revelation 13:6
He opened his mouth for blasphemies against God, to blaspheme his name, and his dwelling, those who dwell in heaven.

General references

Proverbs 30:13
There is a generation, oh how lofty are their eyes. Their eyelids are lifted up.
Isaiah 36:14
Thus says the king, 'Do not let Hezekiah deceive you; for he will not be able to deliver you.