GreekG5311Noun (Neuter)

ὕψος

hupsos

6Occurrences
G5311Strong's #
Noun (Neuter)Part of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

elevation, i.e. (abstractly) altitude, (specially), the sky, or (figuratively) dignity

from a derivative of G5228 (ὑπέρ);

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
height: of heaven (EV, on high), ἐξ ὕ.; εἰς ὕ., (LXX)
LXX: for קוֹמָה, מָרוֹם, etc.

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Noun (Neuter)

Morphology Code

G:N-N

Full Description

Greek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

ὕψος appears 6 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

Ephesians
2
Luke
2
James
1
Revelation
1

Key Passages

Ephesians 3:18BSB

will have power, together with all the saints, to comprehend the length and width and height and depth

Ephesians 4:8BSB

This is why it says:“When He ascended on high,He led captives away,and gave gifts to men.”

James 1:9BSB

The brother in humble circumstances should exult in his high position.

Luke 1:78BSB

because of the tender mercy of our God,by which the Dawn will visit us from on high,

Luke 24:49BSB

And behold, I am sending the promise of My Father upon you. But remain in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”

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