Strong's Lexicon hupsélos: High, lofty, exalted Original Word: ὑψηλός Word Origin: Derived from the root word ὕψος (hupsos), meaning "height" or "elevation." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H1361 (גָּבַהּ, gabahh): To be high, exalted - H7311 (רוּם, rum): To be high, exalted, rise Usage: The Greek adjective "hupsélos" is used to describe something that is physically high or elevated, as well as metaphorically to denote something that is exalted or noble. In the New Testament, it often conveys the idea of spiritual or moral elevation, as well as the concept of pride or arrogance when used in a negative sense. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, height was often associated with power, divinity, and superiority. Temples and altars were built on high places to signify closeness to the gods. In the Jewish context, the concept of elevation was similarly linked to the divine, with God being described as "Most High" (El Elyon). The New Testament writers, drawing from this cultural understanding, used "hupsélos" to communicate both the majesty of God and the dangers of human pride. 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). From hupsos; lofty (in place or character) -- high(-er, -ly) (esteemed). see GREEK hupsos 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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