ὕψωμαhýpsōma
an elevated place or thing, i.e. (abstractly) altitude, or (by implication) a barrier (figuratively)
Greek (New Testament) · G5313
Meanings
(a) height: Romans 8:39
(b) that which is lifted up, a barrier: 2 Corinthians 10:5.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 2 times in the Bible.
- Romans 8:39 No power in the sky above or in the earth below—indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.
- 2 Corinthians 10:5 We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.