from a compound of G3326 and a collateral form of G142 or perhaps rather G109 (compare "meteor"); to raise in mid-air, i.e. (figuratively) suspend (passively, fluctuate or be anxious):--be of doubtful mind.
to rise up on high
to put a ship [out to sea] up upon the deep
to raise up fortifications
metaph.
to lift up one's soul, raise his spirits
to buoy up with hope
to inflate with pride
to be elated
to take one airs, be puffed up with pride
by a metaphor taken from ships that are tossed about on the deep by winds and waves
