Strong's G5253 · Greek
ὑπερῷον
hyperōion
Definition
a higher part of the house, i.e. apartment in the third story
KJV: upper chamber (room)
Root / derivation: neuter of a derivative of G5228 (ὑπέρ);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ὑπερῷον across 4 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
4 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts4 verses
And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alpheus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James.
Acts 9:37And it came to pass in those days, that she was sick, and died: whom when they had washed, they laid her in an upper chamber.
Acts 9:39Then Peter arose and went with them. When he was come, they brought him into the upper chamber: and all the widows stood by him weeping, and shewing the coats and garments which Dorcas made, while she was with them.
Acts 20:8And there were many lights in the upper chamber, where they were gathered together.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G5253 (hyperōion) mean?
a higher part of the house, i.e. apartment in the third story
How many times does G5253 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G5253 (ὑπερῷον) appears in 4 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “chamber.”
How is hyperōion translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G5253 is rendered as “chamber” (3×), “room” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ὑπερῷον come from?
neuter of a derivative of G5228 (ὑπέρ);