Strong's Greek: 3251 -- (Not Used)

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Word Origin: Derived from ὕψος (hypsos), meaning "height" or "elevation."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: • H7311 רוּם (rum): To be high, to rise, to be exalted.
• H5375 נָשָׂא (nasa): To lift, to carry, to take up.
• H1361 גָּבַהּ (gābah): To be high, to be exalted.

These Hebrew terms similarly convey the concepts of lifting up and exaltation, often used in the Old Testament to describe God's actions in elevating individuals or nations, as well as His own exalted status.

Usage: The term ὑψόω is used in the New Testament to describe both physical elevation and metaphorical exaltation. It often refers to the act of raising someone to a position of honor or glory, and is frequently used in the context of Jesus Christ's exaltation.

Context: The Greek verb ὑψόω (hupsoō) appears in several key passages of the New Testament, often carrying significant theological implications. It is used to describe both the physical act of lifting up and the metaphorical act of exalting or glorifying.

In the Gospel of John, ὑψόω is used to describe the crucifixion of Jesus, which is paradoxically also His exaltation: "And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all men to Myself" (John 12:32, BSB). This dual meaning underscores the Christian belief in the redemptive power of the cross, where Jesus' physical lifting up on the cross is also the moment of His glorification and the means by which He draws humanity to Himself.

The term is also used in the context of Jesus' resurrection and ascension. In Philippians 2:9, Paul writes, "Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names" (BSB), illustrating the ultimate exaltation of Christ following His humility and obedience unto death.

Additionally, ὑψόω is used in a more general sense to describe the exaltation of individuals or groups by God. James 4:10 states, "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will exalt you" (BSB), emphasizing the biblical principle that humility precedes exaltation.

Theologically, ὑψόω reflects the Christian understanding of divine exaltation as a result of humility and obedience, a theme that is central to the New Testament narrative and the life of Jesus Christ.

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