The meaning of “ὑψηλός”

Understanding hypsēlós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G5308

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ὑψηλός

Phonetichoop-say-los'

Transliterationhypsēlós

Grammar Code

G:A

Greek Adjective

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

high(-er, -ly) (esteemed). - lofty (in place or character)

Scripture References

11 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 17:1	“And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart,”
Mark 9:2	“And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them.”
Luke 16:15	“And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.”
Acts 13:17	“The God of this people of Israel chose our fathers, and exalted the people when they dwelt as strangers in the land of Egypt, and with an high arm brought he them out of it.”
Romans 12:16	“Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.”

Total Occurrences

11x

Most Frequent Book

Matthew

Book Distribution

Matthew2

Mark1

Luke2

Acts1

Romans1

Hebrews2

Revelation2

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