Word Study · Strong's G5236
ὑπερβολή
hyperbolḗ
“a throwing beyond others, i.e. (figuratively) supereminence”
- 8occurrencescanonical count
- 8tagged so farloaded book by book
- 4books spannedamong tagged text
Strong's Dictionary (1890, public domain)
Definition
a throwing beyond others, i.e. (figuratively) supereminence; adverbially (with or ) pre- eminently KJV usage: :--abundance, (far more) exceeding, excellency, more excellent, beyond (out of) measure.
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The ledger of occurrences
Romans1 occurrence
Did then that which is good become death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might be shown to be sin, by working death to me through that which is good;—that through the commandment sin might become exceeding sinful.The first tagged occurrence in Romans.
1 Corinthians1 occurrence
But desire earnestly the greater gifts. And moreover a most excellent way show I unto you.The first tagged occurrence in 1 Corinthians.
2 Corinthians5 occurrences
For we would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning our affliction which befell us in Asia, that we were weighed down exceedingly, beyond our power, insomuch that we despaired even of life:The first tagged occurrence in 2 Corinthians.
Galatians1 occurrence
For ye have heard of my manner of life in time past in the Jews’ religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and made havoc of it:The first tagged occurrence in Galatians.