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Strong's G5235 ὑπερβάλλω (hyperballo)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5235 — neker (“strange”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G5235
Language Greek
Linked Usages 11
Books 5

Strong's G5235 Quick Answer

Strong's G5235 ὑπερβάλλω (huperballo) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. huperballo (hoop-er-bal'-lo) v. 1. to throw beyod the usual mark 2. (figuratively) to surpass (only active participle supereminent) It has 11 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include exceeding. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
huperballo (hoop-er-bal'-lo) v. 1. to throw beyod the usual mark 2. (figuratively) to surpass (only active participle supereminent)
Usage
11 linked usages
Books
5 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
exceeding

Meaning and Definition

huperballo (hoop-er-bal'-lo) v. 1. to throw beyod the usual mark 2. (figuratively) to surpass (only active participle supereminent) [from G5228 and G906] KJV: exceeding, excel, pass Root(s): G5228, G906

Original Word
ὑπερβάλλω
Transliteration
huperballo
Derivation
Root: βάλλω R1: 5228 R2: 906
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5235. 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)

to surpass

Usage: ὑπερ-βάλλω [in LXX: Job.15:11 A (†), Sir.5:7 25:11, al. ;] __1. trans., to throw over or beyond. __2. Intrans., to run beyond. In both senses, metaphorically, to exceed, surpass, transcend: 2Co.3:10 9:14, Eph.1:19 2:7; with genitive obj., Eph.3:19.† (AS)

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How Strong's G5235 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render huperballo, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

exceeding 2 Corinthians 9:14

How Strong's G5235 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha and New Testament. 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 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 6 linked usages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G5235 (ὑπερβάλλω) appears 6 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G5235 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 G5235 in the New Testament

5 indexed usages in New Testament.

2 Corinthians 3:10 KJV

For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth.

2 Corinthians 9:14 KJV

And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you.

Ephesians 1:19 KJV

And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,

Strong's G5235 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

6 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

2 Maccabees 4:13 Septuagint / Brenton

Now such was the height of Greek fashions, and increase of heathenish manners, through the exceeding profaneness of Jason, that ungodly wretch, and no high priest;

2 Maccabees 4:24 Septuagint / Brenton

But he being brought to the presence of the king, when he had magnified him for the glorious appearance of his power, got the priesthood to himself, offering more than Jason by three hundred talents of silver.

2 Maccabees 7:42 Septuagint / Brenton

Let this be enough now to have spoken concerning the idolatrous feasts, and the extreme tortures.

Usage Excerpts

First 11 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5235.

2 Corinthians 3:10 New Testament, KJV
For even that which was made glorious had no glory in this respect, by reason of the glory that excelleth.
2 Corinthians 9:14 New Testament, KJV
And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you.
Ephesians 1:19 New Testament, KJV
And what is the exceeding greatness of his power to us-ward who believe, according to the working of his mighty power,
Ephesians 2:7 New Testament, KJV
That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 3:19 New Testament, KJV
And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.
2 Maccabees 4:13 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Now such was the height of Greek fashions, and increase of heathenish manners, through the exceeding profaneness of Jason, that ungodly wretch, and no high priest;
2 Maccabees 4:24 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But he being brought to the presence of the king, when he had magnified him for the glorious appearance of his power, got the priesthood to himself, offering more than Jason by three hundred talents of silver.
2 Maccabees 7:42 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Let this be enough now to have spoken concerning the idolatrous feasts, and the extreme tortures.
3 Maccabees 2:23 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
His friends and bodyguards, beholding the swift recompense which had suddenly overtaken him, struck with exceeding terror, and fearing that he would die, speedily removed him.
Wisdom of Sirach 5:7 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Make no tarrying to turn to the Lord, And put not off from day to day: For suddenly shall the wrath of the Lord come forth, And in thy security thou shalt be destroyed, And perish in the day of vengeance.
Wisdom of Sirach 25:11 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But the love of the Lord passeth all things for illumination: He that holdeth it, whereto shall he be likened?

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5235, grouped by book.

2 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament
Ephesians 3 usages, New Testament
2 Maccabees 3 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G5235 FAQ

What does hyperballo (ὑπερβάλλω) mean?

Hyperballo (Strong's G5235) is a Greek word most simply glossed "pass". huperballo (hoop-er-bal'-lo) v. 1. to throw beyod the usual mark 2. (figuratively) to surpass (only active participle supereminent)

How many times is hyperballo (ὑπερβάλλω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 11 linked usages for Strong's G5235 across 5 books.

Where can I study hyperballo (ὑπερβάλλω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5235 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate hyperballo (ὑπερβάλλω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as exceeding. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G5235 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 6 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G5235, with linked reader references where each row is available.