The meaning of “ὕψιστος”
Understanding hýpsistos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
superlative from the base of ὕψος most high, highest. - highest, i.e. (masculine singular) the Supreme (God), or (neuter...
ὕψιστος
superlative from the base of ὕψος most high, highest. - highest, i.e. (masculine singular) the Supreme (God), or (neuter plural) the heavens
Occurrences in the Bible
| 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.” Word: ὕψιστος (hýpsistos) | |
| Mark 11:10 | “Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest.” Word: ὕψιστος (hýpsistos) | |
| Luke 2:14 | “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” Word: ὕψιστος (hýpsistos) | |
| 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.” Word: ὕψιστος (hýpsistos) | |
| 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;” Word: ὕψιστος (hýpsistos) |