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 timesAppears 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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