This word refers to many different positions and situations.
A few of these are listed here:
1. Any elevated place ( Job 11:8).
2. Exalted in importance ( Psalm 62:9; John 19:31).
3. A proud person ( Psalm 101:5); Proverbs 21:4).
4. A place of power ( Exodus 14:8; Psalm 97:9; Isaiah 6:1; Ezekiel 1:18).
5. A place of leadership ( Deuteronomy 26:19).
6. A place of honor ( 1 Kings 9:8; Psalm 149:6; Isaiah 52:13).
7. Having unusual knowledge ( Psalm 131:1; Psalm 139:6; Proverbs 24:7; Romans 12:16).