Hýpsōma — G5313

Definition

neuter noun

an elevated place or thing, i.e. (abstractly) altitude, or (by implication) a barrier (figuratively)

1. specifically, elevated structure, i. e. barrier, rampart, bulwark

Usually translated as

height, high thing

Origin

from G5312

• hypsóō (G5312)

Occurrences

Hýpsōma occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Romans (1), 2 Corinthians (1)

• Romans 8:39 — Nor height (ὕψωμα), nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
• 2 Corinthians 10:5 — Casting down imaginations, and every high thing (ὕψωμα) that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;