G5236 ὑπερβολή (hyperbolḗ) — surpassing

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G5236

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

KJV usage: :--abundance, (far more) exceeding, excellency, more excellent, beyond (out of) measure.

Etymology: from ;

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

pr. a throwing beyond, an overshooting; extraordinary amount or character, transcendency, 2 Cor. 12:7; 4:7; καθ’ ὑπερβολήν, adverbially, exceedingly, extremely, Rom. 7:13; 2 Cor. 1:8; Gal. 1:13; a far better way, 1 Cor. 12:31; beyond all measure, 2 Cor. 4:17*

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Romans 7:13 1 Corinthians 12:31 2 Corinthians 1:8 2 Corinthians 4:7 2 Corinthians 4:17 2 Corinthians 12:7 Galatians 1:13

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