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ὑπερβολή G5236
G5236 is the Greek word ὑπερβολή, transliterated hyperbolḗ. The King James Version most often renders it measure.
What it means
a throwing beyond others, i.e. (figuratively) supereminence; adverbially (with G1519 (εἰς) or G2596 (κατά)) pre- eminently.
Where it comes from
from G5235 (ὑπερβάλλω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 8 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: abundance, (far more) exceeding, excellency, more excellent, beyond (out of) measure.
Verses using ὑπερβολή
All 7 verses, quoted in full.
Romans 7:13 · KJV
Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good; that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful.
1 Corinthians 12:31 · KJV
But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.
2 Corinthians 1:8 · KJV
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:
2 Corinthians 4:7 · KJV
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
2 Corinthians 4:17 · KJV
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
2 Corinthians 12:7 · KJV
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.
Galatians 1:13 · KJV
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:
Common questions
What does Strong's G5236 mean?
G5236 is the Greek word ὑπερβολή (hyperbolḗ), meaning a throwing beyond others, i.e. (figuratively) supereminence; adverbially (with G1519 (εἰς) or G2596 (κατά)) pre- eminently.
How is G5236 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it measure (2 times), exceeding (1 time), excellent (1 time), excellency (1 time), far (1 time), among others.
How many times does G5236 appear in the Bible?
ὑπερβολή (hyperbolḗ) is tagged in 7 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5236 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5235 (ὑπερβάλλω).
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