The meaning of “ὑπερβολή”
Understanding hyperbolḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
abundance, (far more) exceeding, excellency, more excellent, beyond (out of) measure. - a throwing beyond others, i.e. (...
ὑπερβολή
abundance, (far more) exceeding, excellency, more excellent, beyond (out of) measure. - a throwing beyond others, i.e. (figuratively) supereminence - adverbially (with εἰς or κατά) pre- eminently
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Corinthians 12:31 | “But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way. ” Word: ὑπερβολή (hyperbolḗ) | |
| 2 Corinthians 1:8 | “For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life:” Word: ὑπερβολή (hyperbolḗ) | |
| 2 Corinthians 4:7 | “But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.” Word: ὑπερβολή (hyperbolḗ) | |
| 2 Corinthians 12:7 | “And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.” Word: ὑπερβολή (hyperbolḗ) | |
| Galatians 1:13 | “For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews’ religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it:” Word: ὑπερβολή (hyperbolḗ) |