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birdie | 05:20 Sun 29th Sep 2002 | Phrases & Sayings
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Do you know the origin of this idiom? 'be in seventh heaven' means 'to be extremely happy.'
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The Jews and Muslims believe in a multi-layered heaven...specifically, seven of them. The highest of these is where God dwells and it is the one we should all aspire to, because it is a place of endless bliss. The idea simply transferred over time into the Christian theology as well.
09:22 Sun 29th Sep 2002
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An interesting comparison is that given by Milton in "Paradise lost". which refers to hell as having seven levels
21:30 Sun 29th Sep 2002
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