ὑπερβαίνω

huperbainōVerbG5233

to wrong

From: from G5228 (ὑπέρ) and the base of G939 (βάσις);

Short Definition

to transcend, i.e. (figuratively) to overreach

Full Lexicon Entry

1.trans., to step over, trans­gress (R, overreach
2.Intrans., to transgress
LXX Usage: for עָבַר, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

1 Thessalonians
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Thessalonians 4:6

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