Strong's Lexicon huperupsoó: To exalt highly, to elevate above others Original Word: ὑπερυψόω Word Origin: From the Greek words ὑπέρ (hyper, meaning "above" or "beyond") and ὑψόω (hupsoó, meaning "to lift up" or "to exalt"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "huperupsoó," the concept of exaltation is present in several Hebrew words, such as רוּם (rum, Strong's H7311), meaning "to be high" or "to exalt," and נָשָׂא (nasa, Strong's H5375), meaning "to lift up" or "to carry." Usage: The verb "huperupsoó" is used in the New Testament to describe the act of exalting or elevating someone to a position of high honor and glory. It conveys the idea of raising someone to the highest possible status, often in a divine or spiritual context. This term is used to express the supreme exaltation of Jesus Christ by God the Father. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of exaltation was often associated with honor and status. Leaders, emperors, and deities were exalted through public ceremonies and monuments. In the Jewish context, exaltation was linked to God's sovereign action in raising individuals to positions of authority and blessing. The New Testament usage of "huperupsoó" reflects the early Christian understanding of Jesus' divine status and the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah. HELPS Word-studies 5251 hyperypsóō (from 5228 /hypér, "beyond" and 5312 /hypsóō, "elevate") – properly, elevate beyond; make exceedingly high, i.e. to a very high degree; greatly exalt, extol; exalt to the highest place (A-S); "elevate exceedingly" (Souter). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom huper and hupsoó Definition to exalt beyond measure NASB Translation highly exalted (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5251: ὑπερυψόωὑπερυψόω, ὑπερυψῶ: 1 aorist ὑπερυψωσα; (Ambrosesuperexalto); metaphorically, a. to exalt to the highest rank arid power, raise to supreme majesty: τινα, Philippians 2:9; passive, Psalm 96:9 b. to extol most highly: Song of the Three etc. 28ff; Daniel 3:34 (Daniel 4:34), Theod.. c. passive, to be lifted up with pride, exalted beyond measure; to carry oneself loftily: Psalm 36:35 From huper and hupsoo; to elevate above others, i.e. Raise to the highest position -- highly exalt. see GREEK huper see GREEK hupsoo |
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