ὑψηλόςhypsēlós
lofty (in place or character)
Greek (New Testament) · G5308
Meanings
high, lofty: ὄρος, Matthew 4:8, Matthew 17:1, Mark 9:2, Revelation 21:10; τεῖχος, Revelation 21:12; μετὰ βραχίονος., figuratively, Acts 13:17 (cf. Exodus 6:6, al); plural, ὑψηλά, of heaven (Psalms 93:4, Isaiah 33:5, and elsewhere), Hebrews 1:3; compar., ὑψηλότερος τ. οὐρανῶν, Hebrews 7:26. Metaph: Luke 16:15; ὑψηλὰ φρονεῖν, Romans 11:20, Romans 12:16, 1 Timothy 6:17.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 11 times in the Bible.
- Matthew 4:8 Next the devil took him to the peak of a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory.
- Matthew 17:1 Six days later Jesus took Peter and the two brothers, James and John, and led them up a high mountain to be alone.
- Mark 9:2 Six days later Jesus took Peter, James, and John, and led them up a high mountain to be alone. As the men watched, Jesus’ appearance was transformed,
- Luke 16:15 Then he said to them, “You like to appear righteous in public, but God knows your hearts. What this world honors is detestable in the sight of God.
- Acts 13:17 “The God of this nation of Israel chose our ancestors and made them multiply and grow strong during their stay in Egypt. Then with a powerful arm he led them out of their slavery.
- Romans 11:20 Yes, but remember—those branches were broken off because they didn’t believe in Christ, and you are there because you do believe. So don’t think highly of yourself, but fear what could happen.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.