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Strong's G5240 ὑπερεκχύνω (hyperekchyno)

Hyperekchyno means “run over” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5240 — nemibzeh (“vile”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G5240
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G5240 Quick Answer

Strong's G5240 ὑπερεκχύνω (huperekchuno) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. huperekchuno (hoop-er-ek-khoo'-no) v. 1. to pour out over 2. (passively) to overflow It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include over. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
huperekchuno (hoop-er-ek-khoo'-no) v. 1. to pour out over 2. (passively) to overflow
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
over

Meaning and Definition

huperekchuno (hoop-er-ek-khoo'-no) v. 1. to pour out over 2. (passively) to overflow [from G5228 and the alternate form of G1632] KJV: run over Root(s): G5228, G1632

Original Word
ὑπερεκχύνω
Transliteration
huperekchuno
Derivation
Root: ἐκχέω R1: 5228 R2: 1632
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5240. 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 overflow

Usage: ὑπερ-εκ-χύννω (Rec. -ύνω), late form of -χέω to pour out over. Pass., to overflow, run over: Luk.6:38 (not elsewhere).† (AS)

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How Strong's G5240 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render huperekchuno, 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.

over Luke 6:38

How Strong's G5240 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old 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 New Testament with 1 linked usage.
  • 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.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G5240 (ὑπερεκχύνω) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G5240 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 G5240 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Luke 6:38 KJV

Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

Strong's G5240 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 10:19 Septuagint / Brenton

And the boundaries of the Canaanites were from Sidon till one comes to Gerar and Gaza, till one comes to Sodom and Gomorrah, Admah and Zeboiim, as far as Lasha.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5240.

Genesis 10:19 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the boundaries of the Canaanites were from Sidon till one comes to Gerar and Gaza, till one comes to Sodom and Gomorrah, Admah and Zeboiim, as far as Lasha.
Luke 6:38 New Testament, KJV
Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5240, grouped by book.

Genesis 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Genesis 10:19
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
Luke 6:38

Strong's G5240 FAQ

What does hyperekchyno (ὑπερεκχύνω) mean?

Hyperekchyno (Strong's G5240) is a Greek word most simply glossed "run over". huperekchuno (hoop-er-ek-khoo'-no) v. 1. to pour out over 2. (passively) to overflow

How many times is hyperekchyno (ὑπερεκχύνω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G5240 across 2 books.

Where can I study hyperekchyno (ὑπερεκχύνω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5240 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate hyperekchyno (ὑπερεκχύνω)?

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

Does Strong's G5240 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G5240, with linked reader references where each row is available.