ὑπερβαλλόντως
hyperballóntōs
G5234 adverb
SILEX Entry
Definition
In a manner exceeding the ordinary; surpassingly; to an extraordinary or exceptional degree. Used to indicate actions, qualities, or states that go beyond what is usual, expected, or typical. The sense may range from 'exceedingly,' 'extremely,' to 'remarkably' or 'extraordinarily,' depending on context. In many contexts, it serves to intensify an adjective or verb, indicating a level of excess or surpassing degree.
Semantic Range
exceedingly, to an extraordinary degree, surpassingly, beyond measure, extraordinarily, extremely, remarkably
Root / Etymology
From the participial form of ὑπερβάλλω (hyperballō), which means 'to throw over,' 'to surpass,' or 'to exceed.' Formed with the adverbial ending -ως on the present participle ὑπερβάλλων. Thus, the adverb conveys the idea of 'in a surpassing manner.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
ὑπερβαλλόντως is found primarily in later and Koine Greek, especially in Hellenistic and New Testament sources. The term is an intensifier and is used in the Septuagint and New Testament to convey the idea of something being done or existing to an exceptional degree. Earliest known occurrences are in Hellenistic literature, with increased currency in Christian texts, where it strengthens positive qualities (e.g., love, power) or negative states (e.g., suffering). English translations often render it as 'exceedingly,' 'greatly,' or 'beyond measure,' but these may fail to capture the full intensification implied by the Greek. Related adverbs of degree such as σφόδρα ('very,' 'greatly') or ὑπερφυῶς ('supernaturally,' 'extraordinarily') differ in that ὑπερβαλλόντως specifically draws on the metaphor of surpassing or throwing beyond an established limit.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
adverb from present participle active of ὑπερβάλλω; excessively:--beyond measure.
Root Family
ὑπερβαλλ- (hyperballóntōs) — to surpass, to exceed, to go beyond
| Strong's | Lemma | SIBI-P1 |
|---|---|---|
| G5235 | ὑπερβάλλω | that which surpasses |
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G5234-01 |
ὑπερβαλλόντως | uperballontos | ADV |
above measure | beyond measure | beyond measure | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G5234-01 |
2 Corinthians 11:23 | ὑπερβαλλόντως | uperballontos | ADV |
above measure | beyond measure | beyond measure |