ὕψιστος

hupsistosAdjectiveG5310

Highest

From: superlative from the base of G5311 (ὕψος);

Short Definition

highest, i.e. (masculine singular) the Supreme (God), or (neuter plural) the heavens

Full Lexicon Entry

highest, most high: of place, τὰ ὕ. (of the heavens),; of God (in cl., of Zeus; Pind., Æsch.), ὕ. (as frequently in ); ὁ ὕ.; ὁ θεὸς ὁ ὕ.
LXX Usage: chiefly for עֶלְיוֹן, also for מָרוֹם, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

13 times

Appears 13 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
7
Acts
2
Mark
2
Hebrews
1
Matthew
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 16:17
  • Hebrews 7:1
  • Luke 1:35
  • Luke 19:38
  • Luke 6:35

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