UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament

Sense 1: high, world above, sky, heaven, on high

Semantic entry: 1.13

Semantic domains: Geographical Objects and Features

Subdomains: Regions Above the Earth

Definition: a location above the earth and associated with supernatural events or beings

Notes: There are differences of scholarly opinion as to whether ὕψωμα in OET ROM 8:39 is to be understood as a dimension of space (and as such, related to certain Pythagorean or NeoPlatonic concepts of elemental forces) or as the world above (as the location of alien demonic forces). For another interpretation of ὕψωμα in OET ROM 8:39, see 12.46: ὕψωμα.|In contexts in which these expressions refer clearly to ‘heaven’ or ‘the sky,’ it is better to use terms meaning ‘heaven’ or ‘sky’ rather than terms meaning ‘height’ or ‘that which is high.’

Sense 2: powers of the world above

Semantic entry: 12.46

Semantic domains: Supernatural Beings and Powers

Subdomains: Supernatural Powers

Definition: (a figurative extension of meaning of ὕψωμα[a] ‘world above,’ 1.13: ὑψηλός / 1.13: ὕψιστος / 1.13: ὕψος / 1.13: ὕψωμα) supernatural powers in the region above the earth

Notes: For another interpretation of ὕψωμα in OET ROM 8:39, see 1.13: ὑψηλός / 1.13: ὕψιστος / 1.13: ὕψος / 1.13: ὕψωμα.|It is possible that ὕψωμα in OET ROM 8:39 should be interpreted merely as a reference to the distance which a person might be separated from God.

Sense 3: conceit, pride, arrogance

Semantic entry: 88.207

Semantic domains: Moral and Ethical Qualities and Related Behavior

Subdomains: Arrogance, Haughtiness, Pride

Definition: (a figurative extension of meaning of ὕψωμα ‘height,’ not occurring in the NT) an exaggerated evaluation of what one is or of what one has done