Height

Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words

1: ὕψος (Strong'S #5311 — Noun Neuter — hupsos — hoop'-sos )

"a summit, top," is translated "height" in  Ephesians 3:18 , where it may refer either to "the love of Christ" or to "the fullness of God;" the two are really inseparable, for they who are filled into the fullness of God thereby enter appreciatively into the love of Christ, which "surpasseth knowledge;" in  Revelation 21:16 , of the measurement of the heavenly Jerusalem. See Estate , High.

2: ὕψωμα (Strong'S #5313 — Noun Neuter — hupsoma — hoop'-so-mah )

more concrete than No. 1, is used (a) of "a height," as a mountain or anything definitely termed a "height,"  Romans 8:39 (metaphorically); (b) of "a high thing" lifted up as a barrier or in antagonistic exaltation,   2 Corinthians 10:5 . See High. Cp. hupsoo, "to exalt."

Webster's Dictionary

(1): ( n.) The distance to which anything rises above its foot, above that on which in stands, above the earth, or above the level of the sea; altitude; the measure upward from a surface, as the floor or the ground, of animal, especially of a man; stature.

(2): ( n.) Degree of latitude either north or south.

(3): ( n.) That which is elevated; an eminence; a hill or mountain; as, Alpine heights.

(4): ( n.) Elevation in excellence of any kind, as in power, learning, arts; also, an advanced degree of social rank; preeminence or distinction in society; prominence.

(5): ( n.) Utmost degree in extent; extreme limit of energy or condition; as, the height of a fever, of passion, of madness, of folly; the height of a tempest.

(6): ( n.) Progress toward eminence; grade; degree.

(7): ( n.) The condition of being high; elevated position.

Wilson's Dictionary of Bible Types

 2 Kings 19:23 (b) This proud ruler was boasting of his great power in conquering mighty kings, and powerful nations. (See  Isaiah 37:24).

 Ezekiel 19:11 (b) By this figure we understand that the nation of Israel had risen above all the nations about her, both in strength, power and riches. Then because of her sinfulness, God permitted her to be broken down and withered.

 Ezekiel 31:5,  Ezekiel 31:10,  Ezekiel 31:14 (a) Assyria is thus represented as being at the top of the nations. She revealed her pride of position and power. (See also  Amos 2:9).

 Ezekiel 32:5 (a) Hereby we learn that God will humble and bring down in defeat and humiliation Pharaoh, the King of Egypt.