5234. huperballontós
Lexicon
huperballontós: exceedingly, beyond measure, surpassingly

Original Word: ὑπερβαλλόντως
Part of Speech: Adverb
Transliteration: huperballontós
Pronunciation: hoo-per-bal-LON-tos
Phonetic Spelling: (hoop-er-bal-lon'-toce)
Definition: exceedingly, beyond measure, surpassingly
Meaning: beyond measure.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
beyond measure.

Adverb from present participle active of huperballo; excessively -- beyond measure.

see GREEK huperballo

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
adverb from pres. active participle of huperballó
Definition
above measure
NASB Translation
times without number (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 5234: ὑπερβαλλόντως

ὑπερβαλλόντως (from the participle of the verb ὑπερβάλλω, as ὄντως from ὤν), above measure: 2 Corinthians 11:23. (Job 15:11; Xenophon, Plato, Polybius, others.)

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ὑπερβάλλω (hyperballō), which is a compound of ὑπέρ (hyper, meaning "beyond" or "over") and βάλλω (ballō, meaning "to throw" or "to cast").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ὑπερβαλλόντως, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words that convey the idea of exceeding or surpassing, such as גָּדוֹל (gadol, Strong's 1419) meaning "great" or "mighty," and רַב (rav, Strong's 7227) meaning "many" or "much." These terms are often used in the Old Testament to describe the greatness and abundance of God's power and blessings.

Usage: This term is used in the New Testament to describe something that is done to an extraordinary degree or extent, often in the context of God's power, grace, or love.

Context: The Greek adverb ὑπερβαλλόντως appears in the New Testament to emphasize the extraordinary nature of God's actions or attributes. It is used to describe the surpassing greatness of God's power and the immeasurable nature of His grace and love. This term underscores the idea that God's capabilities and benevolence go far beyond human understanding or expectation.

In the Berean Standard Bible, ὑπερβαλλόντως is used in passages such as 2 Corinthians 11:23, where Paul speaks of his labors for the Gospel as being "far more" than others, highlighting the extraordinary efforts he has made for the sake of Christ. This usage reflects the apostle's dedication and the exceptional nature of his ministry.

The term also appears in Ephesians 3:20, where Paul writes about God being able to do "exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think," emphasizing the limitless power and generosity of God. This passage encourages believers to trust in God's ability to work beyond their expectations.

Overall, ὑπερβαλλόντως serves to magnify the divine attributes and actions, reminding readers of the boundless and surpassing nature of God's work in the world and in the lives of believers.

Forms and Transliterations
υπερβαλλοντως υπερβαλλόντως ὑπερβαλλόντως hyperballontos hyperballontōs hyperballóntos hyperballóntōs uperballontos uperballontōs
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Englishman's Concordance
2 Corinthians 11:23 Adv
GRK: ἐν πληγαῖς ὑπερβαλλόντως ἐν θανάτοις
NAS: beaten times without number, often
KJV: in stripes above measure, in prisons
INT: in beatings above measure in deaths

Strong's Greek 5234
1 Occurrence


ὑπερβαλλόντως — 1 Occ.















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