G5311: ὕψος
hýpsos · “height”
Definition
elevation, i.e. (abstractly) altitude, (specially), the sky, or (figuratively) dignity
KJV translates it as: be exalted, height, (on) high
Word origin: from a derivative of G5228 (ὑπέρ);
Extended definition
[in LXX for קוֹמָה, מָרוֹם, etc. ;]
height: Eph.3:18 Jas.1:9, Rev.21:16; of heaven (EV, on high), ἐξ ὕ., Luk.1:78 24:49; εἰς ὕ., Eph.4:8 (LXX)†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G5311 is translated
- height ×2
- on high, ×1
- on high ×1
- high ×1
- exaltation ×1
Bible verses with G5311 (hýpsos)
Hýpsos appears in 6 verses.
- Luke 1:78
Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,
- Luke 24:49
And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.
- Ephesians 3:18
May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height;
- Ephesians 4:8
Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.
- James 1:9
Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:
- Revelation 21:16
And the city lieth foursquare, and the length is as large as the breadth: and he measured the city with the reed, twelve thousand furlongs. The length and the breadth and the height of it are equal.