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Strong's G511 ἀνώτερος (anoteros)

Anoteros means “above” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H511 — elqanah (“Elkanah”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G511
Language Greek
Linked Usages 7
Books 6

Strong's G511 Quick Answer

Strong's G511 ἀνώτερος (anoteros) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. anoteros (an-o'-ter-os) adj. 1. upper 2. (neuter as adverb) to a more conspicuous place, in a former part of the book It has 7 linked Bible usages across 6 books. Visible English usage signals include above, against, house, upper, and thee. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and 1 Enoch.

Meaning
anoteros (an-o'-ter-os) adj. 1. upper 2. (neuter as adverb) to a more conspicuous place, in a former part of the book
Usage
7 linked usages
Books
6 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and 1 Enoch
Usage Words
above, against, house, upper, and thee

Meaning and Definition

anoteros (an-o'-ter-os) adj. 1. upper 2. (neuter as adverb) to a more conspicuous place, in a former part of the book [comparative degree of G507] KJV: above, higher Root(s): G507

Original Word
ἀνώτερος
Transliteration
anoteros
Derivation
Root: ἄνω R1: 507
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G511. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

higher

Usage: ἀνώτερος, α, -ον [in LXX: Neh.3:25 (עֶלְיוֹן), Eze.41:7 (מַעַל), Tob.8:3 * ;] only in neut., as adv. (cf. ἐξώτερος), __(a) of motion, higher: Luk.14:10; __(b) of rest, above, before: Heb.10:8.† (AS)

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English Usage Signals

Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.

above against house upper thee its feet son over wall out might

How Strong's G511 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New Testament, and 1 Enoch. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 4 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • 1 Enoch rows are separated from the other corpora rather than being hidden inside a generic apocrypha bucket.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G511 (ἀνώτερος) appears 6 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G511 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G511 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Luke 14:10 KJV

But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.

Hebrews 10:8 KJV

Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and offering for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure therein; which are offered by the law;

Strong's G511 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

4 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Leviticus 11:21 Septuagint / Brenton

But these ye shall eat of the creeping winged animals, which go upon four feet, which have legs above their feet, to leap with on the earth.

Nehemiah 3:25 Septuagint / Brenton

Palal the son of Uzai, over against the turning of the wall, and the tower which lieth out from the king's high house, that was by the court of the prison. After him Pedaiah the son of Parosh.

Nehemiah 3:28 Septuagint / Brenton

From above the horse gate repaired the priests, every one over against his house.

Strong's G511 in 1 Enoch

1 indexed usage in 1 Enoch.

1 Enoch 14:17 Septuagint / Brenton

you its splendour and its extent. And its floor was of fire, and above it were lightnings and the path

Usage Excerpts

First 7 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G511.

Leviticus 11:21 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
But these ye shall eat of the creeping winged animals, which go upon four feet, which have legs above their feet, to leap with on the earth.
Nehemiah 3:25 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Palal the son of Uzai, over against the turning of the wall, and the tower which lieth out from the king's high house, that was by the court of the prison. After him Pedaiah the son of Parosh.
Nehemiah 3:28 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
From above the horse gate repaired the priests, every one over against his house.
Ezekiel 41:7 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the breadth of the upper side was made according to the projection out of the wall, against the upper one round about the house, that it might be enlarged above, and that men might go up to the upper chambers from those below, and from the groundsills to the third story.
Luke 14:10 New Testament, KJV
But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.
Hebrews 10:8 New Testament, KJV
Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and offering for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure therein; which are offered by the law;
1 Enoch 14:17 1 Enoch, Septuagint / Brenton
you its splendour and its extent. And its floor was of fire, and above it were lightnings and the path

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G511, grouped by book.

Leviticus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Nehemiah 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Ezekiel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament
1 Enoch 1 usage, 1 Enoch

Strong's G511 FAQ

What does anoteros (ἀνώτερος) mean?

Anoteros (Strong's G511) is a Greek word most simply glossed "above". anoteros (an-o'-ter-os) adj. 1. upper 2. (neuter as adverb) to a more conspicuous place, in a former part of the book

How many times is anoteros (ἀνώτερος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 7 linked usages for Strong's G511 across 6 books.

Where can I study anoteros (ἀνώτερος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G511 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and 1 Enoch.

What English words translate anoteros (ἀνώτερος)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as above, against, house, upper, thee, and its. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G511 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 4 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 1 in 1 Enoch for Strong's G511, with linked reader references where each row is available.