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ὕψος G5311

G5311 is the Greek word ὕψος, transliterated hýpsos. The King James Version most often renders it high.

Word: ὕψοςTransliteration: hýpsosLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

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

Where it comes from

from a derivative of G5228 (ὑπέρ).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

high 2×height 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: be exalted, height, (on) high.

Verses using ὕψος

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

Luke 1:78 · KJV

Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us,

Ephesians 4:8 · KJV

Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.

Revelation 21:16 · KJV

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.

Common questions

What does Strong's G5311 mean?

G5311 is the Greek word ὕψος (hýpsos), meaning elevation, i.e. (abstractly) altitude, (specially), the sky, or (figuratively) dignity.

How is G5311 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it high (2 times), height (1 time).

How many times does G5311 appear in the Bible?

ὕψος (hýpsos) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G5311 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from a derivative of G5228 (ὑπέρ).

Nearby entries

G5308 · ὑψηλός — lofty (in place or character)G5309 · ὑψηλοφρονέω — to be lofty in mind, i.e. arrogant G5310 · ὕψιστος — highest, i.e. (masculine singular) the…G5312 · ὑψόω — to elevate (literally or figuratively)G5313 · ὕψωμα — an elevated place or thing, i.e…G5314 · φάγος — a glutton

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