Hýpsos — G5311

Definition

neuter noun

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

1. of place, heaven (A. V. on high)
2. metaphorically, rank, high station

Usually translated as

high, height, be exalted

Origin

from a derivative of G5228

• hypér (G5228)

Occurrences

Hýpsos occurs 6 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (2), Ephesians (2), James (1), Revelation (1)

• Luke 1:78 — Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high (ὕψους) 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 (ὕψους).
• Ephesians 3:18 — May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height (ὕψος);
• Ephesians 4:8 — Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high (ὕψος), he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.
• James 1:9 — Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted (ὕψει):
• 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 (ὕψος) of it are equal.