ὑπερυψόω (huperupsoō)
huperupsoō
to exalt
Quick Reference
- Language
- Koine Greek
- Testament
- New Testament
- Occurrences
- 1 verses
- Root
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Word Overview
The verb huperupsoō means to lift up or exalt to the highest possible place. It combines a prefix meaning "above" or "beyond" with a root meaning "to heighten," creating a sense of supreme elevation. In the New Testament, it appears only once, in Philippians 2:9, where God actively raises Jesus to the highest rank and power after his humiliation.
This word goes beyond simple praise; it describes a dramatic change in status. While other terms might mean to honor or respect, huperupsoō implies being lifted up to supreme majesty. The sources note that this usage mirrors how the Greek Old Testament translates certain Hebrew words for exalting God, emphasizing His ultimate sovereignty over all things.
By using such a strong term, the author of Philippians highlights the contrast between Jesus’ humble death and his subsequent glorification. It is not just about being noticed, but about being given authority above every name. This single occurrence anchors the theological point that Jesus shares in God’s unique glory, having been vindicated by the Father himself.
Based on public-domain lexicons (Strong's, Thayer, Gesenius, Brown-Driver-Briggs and others).
What This Word Means for Your Faith
The word huperupsoō describes a supreme lifting up, used only once in the New Testament at Philippians 2:9. It tells us that God raised Jesus to the highest place after His humble death on the cross. This is not just about respect; it is about being given authority above every other name.
For your faith, this means your Savior is fully vindicated by the Father. When you face low moments, remember that humiliation does not have the final word. God’s power turns sacrifice into glory, and Jesus now shares in the unique majesty of God.
How it's translated
How this word is rendered word-by-word in the 1 verses where it appears, by frequency.
- highly exalted1×
Forms in the text
The inflected forms of this word as they appear in Scripture, by frequency.
- ὑπερύψωσεν1×
Key Verses
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Philippians 2:9
Therefore God also highly exalted him, and gave to him the name which is above every name,
This verse uses huperupsoō to show that God actively raised Jesus to supreme authority after His humiliation, giving Him the name above every name.