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ὑπερῷον G5253
G5253 is the Greek word ὑπερῷον, transliterated hyperōion. The King James Version most often renders it upper chamber.
What it means
a higher part of the house, i.e. apartment in the third story.
Where it comes from
neuter of a derivative of G5228 (ὑπέρ).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: upper chamber (room).
Verses using ὑπερῷον
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Acts 1:13 · KJV
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 Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James.
Acts 9:39 · KJV
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.
Acts 20:8 · KJV
And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they were gathered together.
Common questions
What does Strong's G5253 mean?
G5253 is the Greek word ὑπερῷον (hyperōion), meaning a higher part of the house, i.e. apartment in the third story.
How is G5253 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it upper chamber (2 times), upper room (1 time).
How many times does G5253 appear in the Bible?
ὑπερῷον (hyperōion) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5253 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: neuter of a derivative of G5228 (ὑπέρ).
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