ὑπεράνω
hyperánō
far above
Located above or higher than, either in spatial position or in status/rank; can denote surpassing or excelling, especially in terms of authority, dignity, or excellence. In spatial contexts, refers to something that is physically situated above; in metaphorical or hierarchical contexts, denotes superiority or preeminence over others or over a standard.
Ephesians 1:21 · Word #1
Lexicon G5231
| Lemma | ὑπεράνω |
| Transliteration | hyperánō |
| Strong's | G5231 |
| Definition | Located above or higher than, either in spatial position or in status/rank; can denote surpassing or excelling, especially in terms of authority, dignity, or excellence. In spatial contexts, refers to something that is physically situated above; in metaphorical or hierarchical contexts, denotes superiority or preeminence over others or over a standard. |
Morphology PREP GEN
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | PREP — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
Common Translation
| Phrase | far above |
| Literal | above-every |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ὑπεράνω |
| Strong's | G5231 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5231-01
high above
| Morphological Notes | Preposition taking the genitive case (Gr,PI with genitive); denotes relative position or rank above something. |
| Rendering Rationale | The compound intensifies the idea of being above by combining ὑπέρ (over) and ἄνω (upward), yielding a strengthened sense of elevation. As a preposition governing the genitive, it denotes position or rank that is distinctly higher than another. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
far above
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | 'Far above' better fits the context of exaltation over all authorities, aligning with the common rendering and the sense of surpassing in rank; P1 'high above' is not wrong, but 'far above' is standard and precise here. |