Greek Word Study
ὑπερβολή
hyperbolḗ
G5236
Quick Facts
Strong's Number
G5236
KJV Translations
abundance(far more) exceedingexcellencymore excellentbeyond (out of) measure
Derivation / Root
from G5235 (ὑπερβάλλω);
Definition of hyperbolḗ
ὑπερβολή (hyperbolḗ) — a throwing beyond others, i.e. (figuratively) supereminence; adverbially (with G1519 (εἰς) or G2596 (κατά)) pre- eminently
Word Origin
This word comes from G5235 (ὑπερβάλλω); See the root word: G5235 (ὑπερβάλλω).
KJV Translation Variants
The Greek word ὑπερβολή (hyperbolḗ) is translated into the following English words in the King James Version:
| English Translation | Strong's Ref |
|---|---|
| abundance | G5236 |
| (far more) exceeding | G5236 |
| excellency | G5236 |
| more excellent | G5236 |
| beyond (out of) measure | G5236 |
Translation data from Strong's Exhaustive Concordance of the Bible.
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