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Where does the phrase "seventh heaven" come from?

Question #131599. Asked by timence.
Last updated Dec 24 2016.
Originally posted Jun 24 2013 6:37 AM.

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From Islam - the belief that there are seven levels of heaven, with the seventh being the abode of God and the angels.

link https://www.al-islam.org/philosophy-islamic-laws-nasir-makarim-shirazi-jafar-subhani/question-34-what-meant-seven-heavens

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Jun 24 2013, 10:46 AM
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According to the Kabbalah, Jewish mysticism

In order from lowest to highest, the seven Heavens are listed alongside the angels who govern them:
Shamayim: The first Heaven, governed by Archangel Gabriel, is the closest of heavenly realms to the Earth; it is also considered the abode of Adam and Eve.
Raqia: The second Heaven is dually controlled by Zachariel and Raphael. It was in this Heaven that Moses, during his visit to Paradise, encountered the angel Nuriel who stood "300 parasangs high, with a retinue of 50 myriads of angels all fashioned out of water and fire". Also, Raquia is considered the realm where the fallen angels are imprisoned and the planets fastened.
Shehaqim: The third Heaven, under the leadership of Anahel, serves as the home of the Garden of Eden and the Tree of Life; it is also the realm where manna, the holy food of angels, is produced.[36] The Second Book of Enoch, meanwhile, states that both Paradise and Hell are accommodated in Shehaqim with Hell being located simply "on the northern side".
Ma'on: The fourth Heaven is ruled by the Archangel Michael, and according to Talmud Hagiga 12, it contains the heavenly Jerusalem, the Temple, and the Altar.
Makhon: The fifth Heaven is under the administration of Samael, an angel referred to as evil by some, but who is to others merely a dark servant of God.
Zebul: The sixth Heaven falls under the jurisdiction of Sachiel.
Araboth: The seventh Heaven, under the leadership of Cassiel, is the holiest of the seven Heavens provided the fact that it houses the Throne of Glory attended by the Seven Archangels and serves as the realm in which God dwells; underneath the throne itself lies the abode of all unborn human souls. It is also considered the home of the Seraphim, the Cherubim, and the Hayyoth.

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heaven#Kabbalah_Jewish_mysticism

Jun 24 2013, 11:42 AM
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