ὑπερβολή

huperbolēNoun (Feminine)G5236

surpassing

From: from G5235 (ὑπερβάλλω);

Short Definition

a throwing beyond others, i.e. (figuratively) supereminence; adverbially (with G1519 (εἰς) or G2596 (κατά)) pre- eminently

Full Lexicon Entry

a throwing beyond. Metaphorical, excess, superiority, excellence: καθ᾽ ὑπερβολήν, beyond measure, exceedingly,; κ. ὑ. εἰς ὑ., beyond all measure.
LXX Usage: καθ᾽ ὑ., 4 *

Grammar

Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)

Morphology G:N-F

DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine

Occurrences

7 times

Appears 7 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

2 Corinthians
4
1 Corinthians
1
Galatians
1
Romans
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 12:31
  • 2 Corinthians 1:8
  • 2 Corinthians 12:7
  • 2 Corinthians 4:7
  • 2 Corinthians 4:17

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