ὑπερπλεονάζω
huperpleonazō
to abound
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ὑπερπλεονάζω (huperpleonazō) means to abound. This verb indicates an excessive or overflowing quality. It suggests a state of being filled to the point of exceeding what is normal or expected. The single occurrence of this word in the Bible, coupled with its meaning, implies that it is used to describe a situation of abundance or excess. Its range of usage is limited, but given its specific meaning, it may be used to convey a sense of surpassing or outdoing in various contexts. In practical terms, the concept of abundance conveyed by this word can be applied in a positive light, such as describing a generous supply of resources, or in a negative light, such as describing an excessive or overwhelming amount of something.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text