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<div> '''1: | <div> '''1: '''''Ὕψος''''' ''' (Strong'S #5311 — Noun Neuter — hupsos — hoop'-sos ) </div> <p> "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. </p> <div> '''2: '''''Ὕψωμα''''' ''' (Strong'S #5313 — Noun Neuter — hupsoma — hoop'-so-mah ) </div> <p> 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." </p> | ||
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<p> 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). </p> <p> 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, | <p> 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). </p> <p> 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. </p> <p> 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). </p> <p> Ezekiel 32:5 (a) [[Hereby]] we learn that GOD will humble and bring down in defeat and humiliation Pharaoh, the King of Egypt. </p> | ||
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