Strong's Lexicon hupsistos: Most High Original Word: ὕψιστος Word Origin: Superlative of the Greek word ὑψηλός (hupsēlos), meaning "high" or "lofty." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H5945 (עֶלְיוֹן, 'elyon) - Often translated as "Most High" in the Old Testament, used to describe God's supreme status. Usage: The term "hupsistos" is used in the New Testament to denote the supreme position of God as the "Most High." It emphasizes God's sovereignty, majesty, and authority over all creation. This term is often used in doxologies, praises, and declarations of God's supreme power and glory. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Near Eastern context, the title "Most High" was used to distinguish the God of Israel from other deities, asserting His supremacy and unique position as the one true God. This title reflects the monotheistic belief of the Israelites and their understanding of God as the ultimate authority over heaven and earth. In the Greco-Roman world, where polytheism was prevalent, the use of "hupsistos" in reference to the God of Israel would have been a clear statement of His unparalleled status. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originsuperl. akin to hupsi- (on high) Definition highest, most high NASB Translation highest (4), most high (9). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5310: ὕψιστοςὕψιστος, ὑψιστη, ὕψιστον (superlative; from ὕψι on high), in Greek writings mostly poetic, highest, most high; a. of place: neuter τά ὑψιστα (the Sept. for מְרומִים), the highest regions, i. e. heaven (see ὑψηλός, a.), Matthew 21:9; Mark 11:10; Luke 2:14; Luke 19:38, (Job 16:19; Isaiah 57:15). b. of rank: of God, ὁ Θεός ὁ ὕψιστος, the most high God, Mark 5:7; Luke 8:28; Acts 16:17; Hebrews 7:1; (Genesis 14:18; Philo de leg. ad Gaium § 23); and simply ὁ ὕψιστος, the Most High, Acts 7:48; mid without the article (cf. Buttmann, § 124, 8 b. note; (WH. Introductory § 416)), Luke 1:32, 35, 76; Luke 6:35, and very often in Sir.; (Hebrew אֶלְיון, עֶלְיון אֵל, עֶלְיון אֱלֹהִים, עֶליון יְהוָה; Ζεύς ὕψιστος, Pindar Nem. 1, 90; 11, 2; Aeschylus Eum. 28). Superlative from the base of hupsos; highest, i.e. (masculine singular) the Supreme (God), or (neuter plural) the heavens -- most high, highest. see GREEK hupsos Englishman's Concordance Matthew 21:9 Adj-DNPGRK: ἐν τοῖς ὑψίστοις NAS: OF THE LORD; Hosanna in the highest! KJV: Hosanna in the highest. INT: in the highest Mark 5:7 Adj-GMS Mark 11:10 Adj-DNP Luke 1:32 Adj-GMS Luke 1:35 Adj-GMS Luke 1:76 Adj-GMS Luke 2:14 Adj-DNP Luke 6:35 Adj-GMS Luke 8:28 Adj-GMS Luke 19:38 Adj-DNP Acts 7:48 Adj-NMS Acts 16:17 Adj-GMS Hebrews 7:1 Adj-GMS Strong's Greek 5310 |
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