Strong's Lexicon huperakmos: Past the bloom of youth, beyond the prime Original Word: ὑπεράκμος Word Origin: From the Greek prefix ὑπέρ (huper, meaning "beyond" or "over") and ἄκμη (akmē, meaning "prime" or "peak") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "huperakmos," the concept of reaching maturity or the appropriate age for marriage can be related to terms like בָּחוּר (bachur, Strong's H970), meaning "young man" or "chosen one," which often implies someone in the prime of life. Usage: The term "huperakmos" is used to describe someone who is beyond the prime of their youth, typically referring to a person who is of marriageable age but has not yet married. It implies a stage of life where one is expected to have reached maturity and readiness for adult responsibilities, such as marriage. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, reaching the age of marriage was a significant milestone. Young men and women were expected to marry and start families once they reached a certain age, which was considered the peak or prime of their youth. Being "huperakmos" indicated that a person had surpassed this ideal age for marriage, which could carry social implications. In the context of the early Christian church, this term would have been understood within the framework of Jewish and Greco-Roman marriage customs. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom huper and the same as akmazó Definition past the bloom of youth NASB Translation past her youth (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5230: ὑπέρακμοςὑπέρακμος, ὑπερακμον (Vulg.superadultus); 1. "beyond the ἀκμή or bloom of life, past prime" (Plato, de rep. 5, p. 460 e. ἀῥ οὖν σοι ξυνδοκει μέτριος χρόνος ἀκμῆς τά εἴκοσιν ἔτη γυανικι, ἀνδρί δέ τά τριάκοντα): Eustathius. 2. overripe, plump and ripe (and so in greater danger of defilement): of a virgin (R. V. past the flower of her age), 1 Corinthians 7:36. From huper and the base of akmen; beyond the "acme", i.e. Figuratively (of a daughter) past the bloom (prime) of youth -- + pass the flower of (her) age. see GREEK huper see GREEK akmen |
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