Strong's Lexicon anóteros: Higher, upper Original Word: ἀνώτερος Word Origin: Comparative form of ἄνω (anō), meaning "up" or "above." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often relates to words like מַעַל (ma'al), meaning "above" or "upward," and רָם (ram), meaning "high" or "exalted." Usage: The Greek word ἀνώτερος (anóteros) is used to describe something that is higher or upper in position or status. It is often used in a spatial sense to denote something that is physically above or superior in rank or quality. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, hierarchical structures were prevalent in both social and physical contexts. The concept of "higher" or "upper" could refer to social status, geographical location, or spiritual realms. The use of comparative forms like ἀνώτερος reflects the importance of rank and position in ancient societies, where being "higher" often implied superiority or greater authority. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origincptv. of anó Definition higher NASB Translation above (1), higher (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 511: ἀνώτεροςἀνώτερος, ἀνωτερα, ἀνώτερον (comparitive from ἄνω, cf. κατώτερος, see Winers Grammar, § 11, 2 c.; (Buttmann, 28 (24f))), higher. The neuter ἀνώτερον as adverb, higher; a. of motion, to a higher place, (up higher): Luke 14:10. b. of rest, in a higher place, above i. e. in the immediately preceding part of the passage quoted, Hob. 10:8. Similarly Polybius 3, 1, 1 τρίτῃ ἀνώτερον βίβλῳ. (In Leviticus 11:21, with a genitive.) Comparative degree of ano; upper, i.e. (neuter as adverb) to a more conspicuous place, in a former part of the book -- above, higher. see GREEK ano Englishman's Concordance Luke 14:10 Adj-ANSGRK: Φίλε προσανάβηθι ἀνώτερον τότε ἔσται NAS: move up higher; then KJV: Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou INT: Friend come up higher Then will be Hebrews 10:8 Adj-ANS |
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