In biblical literature, the term "summit" often refers to the highest point of a mountain or hill, symbolizing a place of divine encounter, revelation, or significant events. Mountains and their summits hold considerable theological and symbolic importance throughout the Bible, serving as settings for pivotal moments in the narrative of God's interaction with humanity.

Mount Sinai
One of the most significant summits in the Bible is Mount Sinai, where Moses received the Ten Commandments from God. This event is a cornerstone of the Old Testament, marking the establishment of the covenant between God and the Israelites. Exodus 19:20 states, "The LORD descended to the top of Mount Sinai and called Moses to the summit, so Moses went up." The summit of Sinai is thus a place of divine lawgiving and covenantal relationship.

Mount Moriah
Another critical summit is Mount Moriah, where Abraham was tested by God to sacrifice his son Isaac. This event is foundational in demonstrating Abraham's faith and obedience. Genesis 22:2 records God's command: "Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah. Offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains, which I will show you." The summit of Moriah becomes a place of profound faith and divine provision.

Mount Carmel
The summit of Mount Carmel is the site of Elijah's confrontation with the prophets of Baal, a dramatic demonstration of God's power and sovereignty. In 1 Kings 18:19-20 , Elijah challenges the people of Israel to choose between the LORD and Baal, leading to a miraculous display of divine fire. The summit of Carmel serves as a stage for the reaffirmation of God's supremacy over false idols.

Mount of Transfiguration
In the New Testament, the summit of the Mount of Transfiguration is where Jesus is transfigured before Peter, James, and John, revealing His divine glory. Matthew 17:1-2 describes this event: "After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light." This summit experience affirms Jesus' divine nature and foreshadows His resurrection glory.

Mount of Olives
The Mount of Olives, overlooking Jerusalem, is another significant summit in the biblical narrative. It is the location of Jesus' ascension into heaven, as recorded in Acts 1:9-12 . The summit of the Mount of Olives is also associated with Jesus' teachings and prophecies concerning the end times, as seen in the Olivet Discourse (Matthew 24-25).

Symbolism and Theology
Summits in the Bible often symbolize closeness to God, spiritual revelation, and pivotal moments of decision or transformation. They are places where heaven and earth meet, where God reveals His will, and where human faith is tested and refined. The physical ascent to a summit can also represent a spiritual journey, a movement towards greater understanding and communion with the divine.

In summary, the concept of a summit in the Bible is rich with theological significance, serving as a backdrop for divine encounters and revelations that shape the faith and history of God's people.1. (n.) The top; the highest point.

2. (n.) The highest degree; the utmost elevation; the acme; as, the summit of human fame.

3. (n.) The most elevated part of a bivalve shell, or the part in which the hinge is situated.

534. amir -- the top, summit
... 533, 534. amir. 535 . the top, summit. Transliteration: amir Phonetic
Spelling: (aw-meer') Short Definition: bough. Word Origin ...
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6839. Tsophim -- "watchers," a field on the summit of Mount Pisgah
... Tsophim. 6840 . "watchers," a field on the summit of Mount Pisgah. Transliteration:
Tsophim Phonetic Spelling: (tso-feem') Short Definition: Zophim. ...
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1386. gabnon -- a peak, rounded summit
... 1385, 1386. gabnon. 1387 . a peak, rounded summit. Transliteration: gabnon
Phonetic Spelling: (gab-nohn') Short Definition: peaks. ...
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2872. tabbur -- highest part, center
... middle, midst. From an unused root meaning to pile up; properly, accumulated; ie
(by implication) a summit -- middle, midst. 2871, 2872. tabbur. 2873 . ...
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8149. Shenir -- Amorite name for Mount Hermon
... Senir, Shenir. Or Sniyr {sen-eer'}; from an unused root meaning to be pointed; peak;
Shenir or Senir, a summit of Lebanon -- Senir, Shenir. 8148, 8149. ...
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7218. rosh -- head
... 1), leader (4), leaders (8), leading man (1), leading men (2), masters (1), released*
(1), ridge (2), rivers (1), sum (2), summit (7), themselves (1), top (51 ...
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7865. Sion -- another name for Mount Hermon
... Word Origin from nasa Definition another name for Mount Hermon NASB Word Usage Sion
(1). Sion. From siy'; peak; Sion, the summit of Mt. Hermon -- Sion. ...
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4762. Mareshah -- a place in Judah, also two Israelites
... Mareshah. Or Mareshah {mar-ay-shaw'}; formed like mar'ashah; summit; Mareshah, the
name of two Israelites and of a place in Palestine -- Mareshah. ...
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It is the Summit of Blasphemy to Say, that God is Freely Good.
... ARTICLE XXII (II.) It is the summit of blasphemy to say, that God is freely good.
It is the summit of blasphemy to say, that God is freely good. ANSWER. ...
/.../arminius/the works of james arminius vol 1/article xxii ii it is.htm

Whether all the Elements Will be Cleansed by that Fire?
... iv, D, 47, A[2], Q[3]] say that the fire in question will rise to the summit of
the space containing the four elements: so that the elements would be entirely ...
/.../aquinas/summa theologica/whether all the elements will.htm

Whether those who are not Practiced in Keeping the Commandments ...
... xxii): "No one comes suddenly to the summit; but he must make a beginning of a good
life in the smallest matters, so as to accomplish great things." Now the ...
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The Burning of Athens.
... the cavalry."They are caught in it."Advance of the army."Cruelties and
atrocities."The sacred town of Delphi."Mount Parnassus."Summit of Parnassus ...
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Preach the Gospel
... it. That high hill of truth hath mists upon its summit. No ... it. But yet
let us paint the mist, if we cannot paint the summit. Let ...
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What is the Divine Gloom?
... both super-God and super-good, Guardian of the Theosophy of Christian men, direct
us aright to the super-unknown and super-brilliant and highest summit of the ...
//christianbookshelf.org/dionysius/mystic theology/caput i what is the.htm

Palm Branches.
... one a long circuit over the northern shoulder of Mount Olivet, down the valley which
parts it from Scopus; another, a steep footpath over the summit; the third ...
//christianbookshelf.org/macduff/memories of bethany/xviii palm branches.htm

(Written During Her Retreat Before Profession. )
... wished to take. I told him that I had only one desire, that of reaching the
summit of the Mountain of Love. Thereupon roads innumerable ...
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"To My Father, and Your Father"
... agonized alone. From this mountain He was to ascend to heaven. Upon its
summit His feet will rest when He shall come again. Not as ...
//christianbookshelf.org/white/the desire of ages/chapter 87 to my father.htm

Concerning the Martyrdom of James, the Brother of the Lord, from ...
... Take thy stand, then, upon the summit [3697] of the temple, that from that elevated
spot thou mayest be clearly seen, and thy words may be plainly audible to ...
/.../unknown/the decretals/concerning the martyrdom of james.htm

Summit (7 Occurrences)
... 1. (n.) The top; the highest point. 2. (n.) The highest degree; the utmost elevation;
the acme; as, the summit of human fame. ...Summit (7 Occurrences). ...
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Tabor (12 Occurrences)
... It is about 1,843 feet high. The view from the summit of it is said to be singularly
extensive and grand. This is alluded to in Psalm 89:12; Jeremiah 46:18. ...
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Assos (2 Occurrences)
... and artificial, and so steep is it that Stratoricus wrote of it: "If you wish to
hasten your death, try and climb Assos." The view from the summit is extensive ...
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Areopagus (3 Occurrences)
... It was a rocky height to the west of the Acropolis at Athens, on the south-east
summit of which the council was held which was constituted by Solon, and ...
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Hermon (16 Occurrences)
... It is about 40 miles north of the Sea of Galilee. It is called "the Hermonites"
(Psalm 42:6) because it has more than one summit. ...
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Olives (30 Occurrences)
... Taking as the northern limit the dip which is crossed by the ancient Anathoth
(`anata) road, the most northerly summit is that now crowned by the house and ...
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Lebanon (66 Occurrences)
... Thirty miles farther Northeast the summit is reached in Jebel Mukhmal, at an elevation
of 10,225 ft., with several others of nearly the same height. ...
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Mount (311 Occurrences)
... and prickly shrubs. From the broad summit a view of surpassing interest
and beauty rewards the climber's toil. Westward beyond the ...
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Zorah (10 Occurrences)
... 265, Petrie) as attacked by the Khabiri. It is the modern Sur`a, near the summit
of a lofty hill on the north side of the Wady es-Surar (Vale of Sorek). ...
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Gerizim (4 Occurrences)
... are steep and rocky on East and North; on the West the ascent is more gradual, and
here, by means of a system of terraces carried almost to the summit, it is ...
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