The meaning of “ὑπερῷον”
Understanding hyperōion reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
neuter of a derivative of ὑπέρ upper chamber (room). - a higher part of the house, i.e. apartment in the third story
ὑπερῷον
neuter of a derivative of ὑπέρ upper chamber (room). - a higher part of the house, i.e. apartment in the third story
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 1:13 | “And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alpheus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James.” Word: ὑπερῷον (hyperōion) | |
| Acts 9:37 | “And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber.” Word: ὑπερῷον (hyperōion) | |
| Acts 9:39 | “Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.” Word: ὑπερῷον (hyperōion) | |
| Acts 20:8 | “And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they were gathered together.” Word: ὑπερῷον (hyperōion) |