Lexical Summary hupsélos: High, lofty, exalted Original Word: ὑψηλός Strong's Exhaustive Concordance highFrom hupsos; lofty (in place or character) -- high(-er, -ly) (esteemed). see GREEK hupsos NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hupsos Definition high, lofty NASB Translation conceited* (1), exalted (1), haughty (1), high (6), highly esteemed (1), uplifted (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5308: ὑψηλόςὑψηλός, ὑψηλή, ὑψηλόν (ὕψι on high, ὕψος) (from Homer down), high; lofty; a. properly, of place: ὄρος, Matthew 4:8; Matthew 17:1; Mark 9:2; Luke 4:5 R G L brackets; Revelation 21:10; τεῖχος, Revelation 21:12; neuter τά ὑψηλά (the heights of heaven; the Sept. for מָרום, Psalm 92:4 b. metaphorically, eminent, exulted: in influence and honor, Luke 16:15; ὑψηλά φρονεῖν, to set the mind on, to seek, high things (as honors and riches), to be aspiring, Romans 12:16; also Romans 11:20 L marginal reading T Tr WH; 1 Timothy 6:17 T WH marginal reading; (Lucian, Icaromen. 11, Hermot. 5). Used a dozen times in the Greek New Testament, ὑψηλός portrays “height” that may be literal—mountains, walls, the heavens—or figurative, describing exaltation, majesty, or pride. The contexts reveal a rich theological tapestry: divine glory is truly lofty, human pretension is falsely so, and the redeemed are invited to rise by humility rather than self-promotion. Physical Elevation: Mountains and Heavenly Heights • Temptation and Vision: “Again, the devil took Him to a very high mountain” (Matthew 4:8) contrasts true sonship with Satan’s counterfeit grandeur. The recurring physical height invites worshippers to lift their eyes above earthly horizons toward God’s unfolding revelation. Moral and Spiritual Loftiness: Humility Versus Pride • Warning to Gentile believers: “You stand by faith. Do not be arrogant” (Romans 11:20). Spiritual pride threatens to sever branches that have been graciously grafted in. These texts press the church toward the downward path of servanthood, exposing pride as the antithesis of grace. Christological Exaltation • Cosmic enthronement: The Son is “seated at the right hand of the Majesty on high” (Hebrews 1:3). His exaltation authenticates His once-for-all purification of sins. The same adjective that warns against human arrogance announces the rightful preeminence of Christ. God’s Redemptive Movement among Israel Acts 13:17 recalls that God “exalted the people during their stay in the land of Egypt.” The height metaphor depicts covenant faithfulness: the LORD lifts His people from slavery to nationhood, foreshadowing the greater exodus accomplished by Christ. Eschatological Hope: The New Jerusalem Revelation’s “high mountain” and “high wall” frame the consummation of promise. Height here conveys permanence, visibility, and separation from defilement. The city’s loftiness satisfies every pilgrim longing kindled on earlier mountains of revelation. Pastoral Application 1. Worship: Elevation language invites awe before God’s majesty and gratitude for Christ’s heavenly ministry. Englishman's Concordance Matthew 4:8 Adj-ANSGRK: εἰς ὄρος ὑψηλὸν λίαν καὶ NAS: Him to a very high mountain KJV: into an exceeding high mountain, and INT: to a mountain high exceedingly and Matthew 17:1 Adj-ANS Mark 9:2 Adj-ANS Luke 4:5 Adj-ANS Luke 16:15 Adj-NNS Acts 13:17 Adj-GMS Romans 11:20 Adj-ANP Romans 12:16 Adj-ANP Hebrews 1:3 Adj-DNP Hebrews 7:26 Adj-NMS-C Revelation 21:10 Adj-ANS Revelation 21:12 Adj-ANS Strong's Greek 5308 |
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