ὑψηλοῦ
hypsēlós
high
Having great height, being elevated or high; used both literally for physical elevation (of places or objects) and figuratively for status, rank, quality, or character (e.g., high, exalted, noble). In various contexts can indicate that which stands above the ordinary, either in position or in honor.
Acts 13:17 · Word #24
Lexicon G5308
| Lemma | ὑψηλός |
| Transliteration | hypsēlós |
| Strong's | G5308 |
| Definition | Having great height, being elevated or high; used both literally for physical elevation (of places or objects) and figuratively for status, rank, quality, or character (e.g., high, exalted, noble). In various contexts can indicate that which stands above the ordinary, either in position or in honor. |
Morphology ADJ.A GEN M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADJ.A — Attributive Adjective — Describes a noun directly |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | high |
| Literal | high-mighty |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ὑψηλός |
| Strong's | G5308 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5308-04
of a lofty one
| Morphological Notes | Adjective, genitive masculine singular (Gr,AA,,,,GMS); attributive form indicating possession, source, or relation. |
| Rendering Rationale | The adjective ὑψηλός denotes that which is high or elevated, either physically or in status. The genitive masculine singular form is rendered "of a lofty one," preserving both the genitive case and the adjectival sense of elevated status or height. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
high
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | P1 'of a lofty one' is not idiomatic here; the adjective agrees with 'arm' and should be 'high' (as in 'with a high arm'). |