Definition
ὕψος, -ους, τό
[in LXX for קוֹמָה, מָרוֹם, etc. ;]
height: Ephesians 3:18, James 1:9, Revelation 21:16; of heaven (EV, on high), ἐξ ὕ., Luke 1:78; 24:49; εἰς ὕ., Ephesians 4:8 (LXX)
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ὕψος:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
6 total
- Luke 1:78ὕψους · on high…because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the Dawn will visit us from on high,
- Luke 24:49ὕψους · on highAnd 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 3:18ὕψος · height…will have power, together with all the saints, to comprehend the length and width and height and depth
- Ephesians 4:8ὕψος · highThis is why it says: “When He ascended on high, He led captives away, and gave gifts to men.”
- James 1:9ὕψει · high positionThe brother in humble circumstances should exult in his high position.
- Revelation 21:16ὕψος · heightThe 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.