ὕψους
hýpsos
on high
A state or condition of being high or raised; height, elevation, or a high place (physical or metaphorical). In some contexts, it refers concretely to a high point, summit, or upper region (such as the sky or heavens), while in others it denotes an abstract sense of exalted status, dignity, nobility, or preeminence. The word can also refer to pride or arrogance, when used in moral or ethical contexts.
Luke 24:49 · Word #21
Lexicon G5311
| Lemma | ὕψος |
| Transliteration | hýpsos |
| Strong's | G5311 |
| Definition | A state or condition of being high or raised; height, elevation, or a high place (physical or metaphorical). In some contexts, it refers concretely to a high point, summit, or upper region (such as the sky or heavens), while in others it denotes an abstract sense of exalted status, dignity, nobility, or preeminence. The word can also refer to pride or arrogance, when used in moral or ethical contexts. |
Morphology N GEN N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | N — Noun — A person, place, thing, or idea |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | on high |
| Literal | height-GEN.N.S |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ὕψος |
| Strong's | G5311 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5311-03
of height
| Morphological Notes | Noun, neuter, singular, genitive; denotes possession, source, quality, or relation expressed as "of height." |
| Rendering Rationale | The noun denotes a state or condition of being high or elevated. The genitive singular form is reflected by rendering it as "of height," preserving both its abstract sense and its grammatical case. |
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