Strong's Lexicon epanó: Above, over, on top of Original Word: ἐπάνω Word Origin: Derived from ἐπί (epi, meaning "on" or "upon") and ἄνω (ano, meaning "up" or "above"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "ἐπάνω," similar concepts can be found in Hebrew prepositions like עַל (al), which also means "on" or "upon." Usage: The Greek preposition "ἐπάνω" (epanó) is used to denote a position that is above or over something else. It often conveys a sense of superiority or covering, indicating a spatial relationship where one object is physically higher than another. In a metaphorical sense, it can also imply authority or dominance. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, spatial relationships were often used to express social hierarchies and divine authority. The concept of being "above" or "over" was not only a physical description but also a metaphor for power and control. In the context of the New Testament, this preposition can reflect the cultural understanding of divine authority and the heavenly realm being "above" the earthly. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom epi and anó Definition above, more than NASB Translation above (3), more than (1), over (7). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1883: ἐπάνωἐπάνω, adverb (ἐπί and ἄνω (cf. Winers Grammar, 102 (97); Buttmann, 319 (273))), Herodotus and following; often in the Sept.; above; 1. adverbially, a. of place: Luke 11:44; b. of number; beyond, more than: πραθῆναι ἐπάνω τριακοσίων δηναρίων, sold for more than three hundred denaries, Mark 14:5; ὤφθη ἐπάνω πεντακοσίοις ἀδελφοῖς, by more than five hundred brethren, 1 Corinthians 15:6; cf. Winers Grammar, § 37, 5; (Buttmann, 168 (146)). 2. as a preposition it is joined with the genitive (Winer's Grammar, § 54, 6), a. of place: Matthew 2:9; Matthew 5:14; Matthew 21:7 R G; b. of dignity and power: ἐξουσίαν ἔχειν ἐπάνω τίνος, Luke 19:17 ( STRONGS NT 1883a: ἐπάρατοςἐπάρατος, ἐπαρατον (ἐπαράομαι (to call down curses upon)), accursed: John 7:49 L T Tr WH. (Thucydides, Plato, Aeschin, Dio Cass., others.) From epi and ano; up above, i.e. Over or on (of place, amount, rank, etc.) -- above, more than, (up-)on, over. see GREEK epi see GREEK ano Englishman's Concordance Matthew 2:9 AdvGRK: ἐλθὼν ἐστάθη ἐπάνω οὗ ἦν NAS: and stood over [the place] where KJV: and stood over where INT: having come it stood over where was Matthew 5:14 Adv Matthew 21:7 Adv Matthew 23:18 Adv Matthew 23:20 Adv Matthew 23:22 Adv Matthew 27:37 Adv Matthew 28:2 Adv Mark 14:5 Adv Luke 4:39 Adv Luke 10:19 Adv Luke 11:44 Adv Luke 19:17 Adv Luke 19:19 Adv John 3:31 Adv John 3:31 Adv 1 Corinthians 15:6 Adv Revelation 6:8 Adv Revelation 20:3 Adv |