ὑψόω
hupsoōVerbG5312
to lift up
From: from G5311 (ὕψος);
Short Definition
to elevate (literally or figuratively)
Full Lexicon Entry
to lift or raise up: with accusative ; ἕως οὐρανοῦ, figuratively, pass. Metaphorical, to exalt, uplift: ; opposite to ταπεινῶ; ἑαυτόν.
LXX Usage: chiefly for רוּם, also for גָּבַהּ, נָשָׂא, etc.
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
16 timesAppears 16 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
John
4
Luke
4
Acts
3
Matthew
2
1 Peter
1
Key Passages
- 1 Peter 5:6
- Acts 2:33
- John 12:32
- John 8:28
- Luke 14:11
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