The meaning of “ἐπάνω”
Understanding epánō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
above, more than, (up-)on, over. - up above, i.e. over or on (of place, amount, rank, etc.)
ἐπάνω
above, more than, (up-)on, over. - up above, i.e. over or on (of place, amount, rank, etc.)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 23:18 | “And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty.” Word: ἐπάνω (epánō) | |
| Mark 14:5 | “For it might have been sold for more than three hundred pence, and have been given to the poor. And they murmured against her.” Word: ἐπάνω (epánō) | |
| Luke 11:44 | “Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are as graves which appear not, and the men that walk over them are not aware of them.” Word: ἐπάνω (epánō) | |
| John 3:31 | “He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth: he that cometh from heaven is above all.” Word: ἐπάνω (epánō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 15:6 | “After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep.” Word: ἐπάνω (epánō) |