Original: ὑψηλός

Transliteration: hypsēlós

Phonetic: hoop-say-los'

Short Definition: High

- Original: ὑψηλός

- Transliteration: Hupselos

- Phonetic: hoop-say-los'

- Definition:

1. high, lofty

a. exalted on high

b. with an uplifted arm, i.e. with signal power

2. metaph. eminent, exalted

a. in influence and honour

b. to set the mind on, to seek, high things (as honours and riches), to be aspiring

- Origin: from G5311

- TDNT entry: None

- Part(s) of speech: Adjective

- Strong's: From G5311; lofty (in place or character): - high (-er -ly) (esteemed).