The Hebrew noun nowph means height, elevation, or eminence. It refers to something that is raised up or lifted high. The word is related to the concept of waving or lifting, as in the wave offering that was raised before the LORD in sacrificial worship.
The concept of elevation in Hebrew thought carries both physical and spiritual dimensions. Heights represent places of encounter with God (mountains, high places) and the exalted position of those whom God lifts up. The related wave offering (tenuwphah) involved lifting the sacrifice before the LORD, symbolizing dedication and presentation to God of what belongs to Him.