The meaning of “ἀνώτερος”

Understanding anṓteros reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G511

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἀνώτερος

Phonetican-o'-ter-os

Transliterationanṓteros

Grammar Code

G:A--C

Greek, Adjective

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

comparative degree of ἄνω above, higher. - upper, i.e. (neuter as adverb) to a more conspicuous place, in a former part of the book

Scripture References

2 total references

Reference	Text
Luke 14:10	“But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.”
Hebrews 10:8	“Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and offering for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure therein; which are offered by the law;”

Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

Luke

Book Distribution

Luke1

Hebrews1

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