ὑψηλός

hupsēlosAdjectiveG5308

high

From: from G5311 (ὕψος);

Short Definition

lofty (in place or character)

Full Lexicon Entry

high, lofty: ὄρος,; τεῖχος; μετὰ βραχίονος., figuratively; pl., ὑψηλά, of heaven ; compar., ὑψηλότερος οὐρανῶν. Metaph: ὑψηλὰ ψρσνεῖν.
LXX Usage: chiefly for בָּמָה, also for בָּמָה, רוּם, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

12 times

Appears 12 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Hebrews
2
Luke
2
Matthew
2
Revelation
2
Romans
2

Key Passages

  • Acts 13:17
  • Hebrews 7:26
  • Luke 4:5
  • Matthew 4:8
  • Revelation 21:10

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