ὕψος (hýpsos) — Be Exalted

Greek word study: ὕψος (hýpsos), Strong's G5311. elevation, i.e. (abstractly) altitude, (specially), the sky, or (figuratively) dignity

GreekStrong's G5311
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Greek word
ὕψος (hýpsos)

Computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

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

Word study
Derivation: from a derivative of G5228 (ὑπέρ);

KJV translation words: be exalted, height, (on) high

Where this word appears

Strong's G5311 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 1:78 and last appears in Revelation 21:16.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

height ×2on high ×2exaltation ×1high ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ὕψος ×3ὕψους ×2ὕψει ×1

Books where it appears most

Luke ×2Ephesians ×2James ×1Revelation ×1

Verses (all 6)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G5228 ὑπέρ (hypér).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G5308 ὑψηλός (hypsēlós), G5310 ὕψιστος (hýpsistos), G5312 ὑψόω (hypsóō).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does hýpsos (G5311) mean?

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

How is G5311 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G5311 as: be exalted, height, (on) high.

How often does ὕψος (hýpsos) appear?

Strong's G5311 is tagged on 6 words in 6 verses across 4 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Luke 1:78 and last appears in Revelation 21:16.