◄ 5251. huperupsoó ►
Strong's Lexicon huperupsoó: To exalt highly, to elevate above others Original Word: ὑπερυψόω Part of Speech: Verb Transliteration: huperupsoó Pronunciation: hoop-er-oop-so'-o Phonetic Spelling: (hoop-er-oop-so'-o) Definition: I highly exalt. Meaning: To exalt exceedingly, to elevate or raise to a high status or position. Word Origin: Derived from the Greek words ὑπέρ (hyper), meaning "above" or "beyond," and ὑψόω (hypsōō), meaning "to lift up" or "to exalt." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ὑπερυψόω, similar concepts of exaltation and lifting up can be found in Hebrew words such as רוּם (rum, Strong's Hebrew 7311), which means "to be high" or "to exalt," and נָשָׂא (nasa, Strong's Hebrew 5375), meaning "to lift" or "to carry." These terms are used in the Old Testament to describe the exaltation of God and His anointed ones, paralleling the New Testament usage of ὑπερυψόω in the exaltation of Christ. Usage: The term ὑπερυψόω is used in the New Testament to describe the act of exalting or elevating someone or something to a position of great honor or glory. It is often used in a theological context to describe the exaltation of Christ or the glorification of God. Context: The Greek verb ὑπερυψόω appears in the New Testament in contexts that emphasize the supreme exaltation and glorification of Jesus Christ. This term is notably used in Philippians 2:9, where it describes God's action in exalting Jesus after His obedience and humility, culminating in His death on the cross. The passage reads: "Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names" (Philippians 2:9, BSB). This exaltation signifies not only a return to divine glory but also an acknowledgment of Christ's lordship and authority over all creation. Theologically, ὑπερυψόω underscores the Christian belief in the ultimate victory and sovereignty of Christ. It reflects the divine approval and honor bestowed upon Jesus, affirming His role as the mediator between God and humanity. This exaltation is both a present reality and a future hope, as believers anticipate the full revelation of Christ's glory at His second coming. In a broader sense, the concept of exaltation is central to the Christian understanding of salvation history, where humility and obedience lead to divine glorification. The use of ὑπερυψόω in the New Testament serves as a reminder of the transformative power of God's grace and the promise of eternal life for those who follow Christ's example. 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 Origin from huper and hupsoó Definition to exalt beyond measure NASB Translation highly exalted (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5251: ὑπερυψόω ὑπερυψόω, ὑπερυψῶ: 1 aorist ὑπερυψωσα; (Ambrose superexalto); 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 (). (Ecclesiastical and Byzantine writings.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance highly exalt. From huper and hupsoo; to elevate above others, i.e. Raise to the highest position -- highly exalt. see GREEK huper see GREEK hupsoo Forms and Transliterations υπεροίσει υπερυψούμενον υπερυψώ υπερυψώθης υπερυψωσεν ὑπερύψωσεν υπερφερής hyperypsosen hyperypsōsen hyperýpsosen hyperýpsōsen uperupsosen uperupsōsen Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Philippians 2:9 V-AIA-3S GRK: θεὸς αὐτὸν ὑπερύψωσεν καὶ ἐχαρίσατο NAS: God highly exalted Him, and bestowed KJV: God also hath highly exalted him, and INT: God him highly exalted and granted Strong's Greek 5251 1 Occurrence ὑπερύψωσεν — 1 Occ.