Adjective hypsēlos (high) in the Gospels-Acts

(Translation from NRSV with a few modifications for a more literal meaning)


Matthew

4: 8Again, the devil took him to a very high (hypsēlos) mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor;
17: 1Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and his brother John and led them up a high (hypsēlos) mountain, by themselves.

Mark

9: 2Six days later, Jesus took with him Peter and James and John, and led them up a high (hypsēlos) mountain apart, by themselves. And he was transfigured before them,

Luke

16: 15So he said to them, "You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of others; but God knows your hearts; for what is high (hypsēlos) for human beings is an abomination in the sight of God.

Acts

13: 17The God of this people Israel chose our ancestors and made the people great during their stay in the land of Egypt, and with a high (hypsēlos) arm he led them out of it.