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ὑψηλός

hupsēloshighHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentAdjective11 occurrences7 books11 verses

Definition

ὑψηλός, -ή, -όν

[in LXX chiefly for בָּמָה, also for בָּמָה, רוּם, etc. ;]

high, lofty: ὄρος, Matthew 4:8; 17:1, Mark 9:2, Revelation 21:10; τεῖχος, Revelation 21:12; μετὰ βραχίονος., figuratively, Acts 13:17 (cf. Exodus 6:6, al); pl., ὑψηλά, of heaven (Psalm 93:4, Isaiah 33:5, al.), Hebrews 1:3; compar., ὑψηλότερος τ. οὐρανῶν, Hebrews 7:26. Metaph: Luke 16:15; ὑψηλὰ ψρσνεῖν, Romans 11:20; 12:16, 1 Timothy 6:17 (WH, txt., ὑψηλοφρονείν).

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ὑψηλός:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

11 total
  1. Matthew 4:8ὑψηλὸν · high
    Again, the devil took Him to a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory.
  2. Matthew 17:1ὑψηλὸν · a high
    After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John the brother of James, and led them up a high mountain by themselves.
  3. Mark 9:2ὑψηλὸν · a high
    After six days Jesus took with Him Peter, James, and John, and led them up a high mountain by themselves. There He was transfigured before them.
  4. Luke 16:15ὑψηλὸν · [is] prized
    So He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is prized among men is detestable before God.
  5. Acts 13:17ὑψηλοῦ · an uplifted
    The God of the people of Israel chose our fathers. He made them into a great people during their stay in Egypt, and with an uplifted arm He led them out of that land.
  6. Romans 11:20ὑψηλὰ · be arrogant
    That is correct: They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid.
  7. Romans 12:16ὑψηλὰ
    Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but associate with the lowly. Do not be conceited.
  8. Hebrews 1:3ὑψηλοῖς · high
    The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.
  9. Hebrews 7:26ὑψηλότερος · above
    Such a high priest truly befits us—One who is holy, innocent, undefiled, set apart from sinners, and exalted above the heavens.
  10. Revelation 21:10ὑψηλόν · high
    And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the holy city of Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God,
  11. Revelation 21:12ὑψηλόν · high
    The city had a great and high wall with twelve gates inscribed with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel, and twelve angels at the gates.