Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
to overextend
Usage: ὑπερ-εκ-τείνω to stretch out overmuch: metaphorically, ἑαυτούς, 2Co.10:14.† (AS)
Hyperekteino means “stretch beyond” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.
Same number, other testament: Strong's H5239 — nalah (“make an end”) in the Hebrew Bible.
Strong's G5239 ὑπερεκτείνω (huperekteino) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. huperekteino (hoop-er-ek-tei'-no) v. 1. to extend inordinately [from G5228 and G1614] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include stretch. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.
huperekteino (hoop-er-ek-tei'-no) v. 1. to extend inordinately [from G5228 and G1614] KJV: stretch beyond Root(s): G5228, G1614
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to overextend
Usage: ὑπερ-εκ-τείνω to stretch out overmuch: metaphorically, ἑαυτούς, 2Co.10:14.† (AS)
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1 indexed usage in New Testament.
For we stretch not ourselves beyond our measure, as though we reached not unto you: for we are come as far as to you also in preaching the gospel of Christ:
First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G5239.
For we stretch not ourselves beyond our measure, as though we reached not unto you: for we are come as far as to you also in preaching the gospel of Christ:
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5239, grouped by book.
Hyperekteino (Strong's G5239) is a Greek word most simply glossed "stretch beyond". huperekteino (hoop-er-ek-tei'-no) v. 1. to extend inordinately [from G5228 and G1614]
This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G5239 across 1 book.
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