Definition
ἀνώτερος, α, -ον
[in LXX: Nehemiah 3:25 (עֶלְיוֹן), Ezekiel 41:7 (מַעַל), Tob.8.3 * ;]
only in neut., as adv. (cf. ἐξώτερος),
(a) of motion, higher: Luke 14:10;
(b) of rest, above, before: Hebrews 10:8.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
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- Luke 14:10ἀνώτερον · to a better placeBut when you are invited, go and sit in the last place, so that your host will come and tell you, ‘Friend, move up to a better place.’ Then you will be honored in front of everyone at the table with you.
- Hebrews 10:8Ἀνώτερον · [ In the passage ] aboveIn the passage above He says, “Sacrifices and offerings, burnt offerings and sin offerings You did not desire, nor did You delight in them” (although they are offered according to the law).