Word Study

The meaning of ὑπεράνω

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

G5231
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance

ὑπεράνω

Phonetichoop-er-an'-o
Transliterationhyperánō
Grammar Code
G:PREP
Greek Preposition
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

far above, over. - above upward, i.e. greatly higher (in place or rank)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

3 total references
ReferenceText
Ephesians 1:21

Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this world, but also in that which is to come:

Ephesians 4:10

He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)

Hebrews 9:5

And over it the cherubims of glory shadowing the mercyseat; of which we cannot now speak particularly.

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
3x
Most Frequent Book
Ephesians
Book Distribution
Ephesians2
Hebrews1

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'ὑπεράνω' deepen your understanding of Ephesians 1:21?