ὕψος

hupsosNoun (Neuter)G5311

height

From: from a derivative of G5228 (ὑπέρ);

Short Definition

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

Full Lexicon Entry

height: of heaven (EV, on high), ἐξ ὕ.; εἰς ὕ., (LXX)
LXX Usage: for קוֹמָה, מָרוֹם, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Neuter)

Morphology G:N-N

DescriptionGreek Noun, Neuter

Occurrences

6 times

Appears 6 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Ephesians
2
Luke
2
James
1
Revelation
1

Key Passages

  • Ephesians 3:18
  • Ephesians 4:8
  • James 1:9
  • Luke 1:78
  • Luke 24:49

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