Strong's Greek · G5311

ὕψος

hýpsos

be exalted, height, (on) high

Definition

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

Derivation

from a derivative of G5228 (ὑπέρ);

Appears 6 times in Scripture

Ephesians 4:8

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

Revelation 21:16

The city lies foursquare, with its width the same as its length. And he measured the city with the rod, and all its dimensions were equal—12,000 stadia in length and width and height.

Luke 1:78

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

James 1:9

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

Luke 24:49

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.”

Ephesians 3:18

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

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Lexicon: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), digital edition by Open Scriptures (CC BY-SA). Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).

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