ὑπερβάλλω

huperballōVerbG5235

to surpass

From: from G5228 (ὑπέρ) and G906 (βάλλω);

Short Definition

to throw beyod the usual mark, i.e. (figuratively) to surpass (only active participle supereminent)

Full Lexicon Entry

1.trans., to throw over or beyond.
2.Intrans., to run beyond. In both senses, metaphorically, to exceed, surpass, transcend
LXX Usage: A (†)

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

5 times

Appears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Ephesians
3
2 Corinthians
2

Key Passages

  • 2 Corinthians 3:10
  • 2 Corinthians 9:14
  • Ephesians 1:19
  • Ephesians 2:7
  • Ephesians 3:19

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