Definition
ὑπερ-βάλλω
[in LXX: Job 15:11 A (), Sir.5.7; 25:11, al. ;]
1. trans., to throw over or beyond.
2. Intrans., to run beyond. In both senses, metaphorically, to exceed, surpass, transcend: 2 Corinthians 3:10; 9:14, Ephesians 1:19; 2:7; with genitive obj., Ephesians 3:19.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
5 total
- 2 Corinthians 3:10ὑπερβαλλούσης · surpasses [it]Indeed, what was once glorious has no glory now in comparison to the glory that surpasses it.
- 2 Corinthians 9:14ὑπερβάλλουσαν · surpassingAnd their prayers for you will express their affection for you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you.
- Ephesians 1:19ὑπερβάλλον · surpassing…and the surpassing greatness of His power to us who believe. These are in accordance with the working of His mighty strength,
- Ephesians 2:7ὑπερβάλλον · surpassing…in order that in the coming ages He might display the surpassing riches of His grace, demonstrated by His kindness to us in Christ Jesus.
- Ephesians 3:19ὑπερβάλλουσαν · surpasses…of the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.