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The meaning of ὑπέρακμος

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

Definition

+ pass the flower of (her) age. - beyond the "acme", i.e. figuratively (of a daughter) past the bloom (prime) of youth

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ὑπέρακμος

Phonetichoop-er'-ak-mos
Transliterationhypérakmos
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

+ pass the flower of (her) age. - beyond the "acme", i.e. figuratively (of a daughter) past the bloom (prime) of youth

Scripture References

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ReferenceText
1 Corinthians 7:36

But if any man think that he behaveth himself uncomely toward his virgin, if she pass the flower of her age, and need so require, let him do what he will, he sinneth not: let them marry.

Word: ὑπέρακμος (hypérakmos)

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1 Corinthians
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