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 times

Appears 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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