The meaning of “ὕψιστος”

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

G5310

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ὕψιστος

Phonetichoop'-sis-tos

Transliterationhýpsistos

Grammar Code

G:A

Greek Adjective

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

superlative from the base of ὕψος most high, highest. - highest, i.e. (masculine singular) the Supreme (God), or (neuter plural) the heavens

Scripture References

13 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 21:9	“And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the Son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest.”
Mark 11:10	“Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.”
Luke 2:14	“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.”
Acts 16:17	“The same followed Paul and us, and cried, saying, These men are the servants of the most high God, which shew unto us the way of salvation.”
Hebrews 7:1	“For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God, who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;”

Total Occurrences

13x

Most Frequent Book

Luke

Book Distribution

Matthew1

Mark2

Luke7

Acts2

Hebrews1

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