The meaning of “ὑπερβάλλω”
Understanding hyperbállō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
exceeding, excel, pass. - to throw beyod the usual mark, i.e. (figuratively) to surpass (only active participle superemi...
ὑπερβάλλω
exceeding, excel, pass. - to throw beyod the usual mark, i.e. (figuratively) to surpass (only active participle supereminent)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Corinthians 3:10 | “For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth.” Word: ὑπερβάλλω (hyperbállō) | |
| 2 Corinthians 9:14 | “And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you.” Word: ὑπερβάλλω (hyperbállō) | |
| Ephesians 1:19 | “And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,” Word: ὑπερβάλλω (hyperbállō) | |
| Ephesians 2:7 | “That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.” Word: ὑπερβάλλω (hyperbállō) | |
| Ephesians 3:19 | “And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.” Word: ὑπερβάλλω (hyperbállō) |