ἀνώτερος
anōteros
“higher”
Definition
upper, i.e. (neuter as adverb) to a more conspicuous place, in a former part of the book
comparative degree of G507 (ἄνω);
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word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Adjective
G:A--C
G:A--C
Occurrences
ἀνώτερος appears 2 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
In the passage above He says, “Sacrifices and offerings, burnt offerings and sin offerings You did not desire, nor did You delight in them” (although they are offered according to the law).
But when you are invited, go and sit in the last place, so that your host will come and tell you, ‘Friend, move up to a better place.’ Then you will be honored in front of everyone at the table with you.
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