Strong's G5236 · Greek
ὑπερβολή
hyperbolḗ
Definition
a throwing beyond others, i.e. (figuratively) supereminence; adverbially (with G1519 (εἰς) or G2596 (κατά)) pre- eminently
KJV: abundance, (far more) exceeding, excellency, more excellent, beyond (out of) measure
Root / derivation: from G5235 (ὑπερβάλλω);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ὑπερβολή across 5 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
5 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
1 Corinthians1 verse
2 Corinthians3 verses
For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life:
2 Corinthians 4:7But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
2 Corinthians 12:7And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G5236 (hyperbolḗ) mean?
a throwing beyond others, i.e. (figuratively) supereminence; adverbially (with G1519 (εἰς) or G2596 (κατά)) pre- eminently
How many times does G5236 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G5236 (ὑπερβολή) appears in 5 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “measure.”
How is hyperbolḗ translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G5236 is rendered as “measure” (2×), “abundance” (1×), “excellency” (1×), “excellent” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ὑπερβολή come from?
from G5235 (ὑπερβάλλω);