G511: ἀνώτερος
anṓteros · “higher”
Definition
upper, i.e. (neuter as adverb) to a more conspicuous place, in a former part of the book
KJV translates it as: above, higher
Word origin: comparative degree of G507 (ἄνω);
Extended definition
ἀνώτερος, α, -ον
[in LXX: Neh.3:25 (עֶלְיוֹן), Eze.41:7 (מַעַל), Tob.8:3 * ;]
only in neut., as adv. (cf. ἐξώτερος),
(a) of motion, higher: Luk.14:10;
(b) of rest, above, before: Heb.10:8.†
(AS)
[in LXX: Neh.3:25 (עֶלְיוֹן), Eze.41:7 (מַעַל), Tob.8:3 * ;]
only in neut., as adv. (cf. ἐξώτερος),
(a) of motion, higher: Luk.14:10;
(b) of rest, above, before: Heb.10:8.†
(AS)
Abbott-Smith Manual Greek Lexicon (1922) via STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0).
How G511 is translated
- higher. ×1
- above ×1
Bible verses with G511 (anṓteros)
Anṓteros appears in 2 verses.
- Luke 14:10
But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.
- Hebrews 10:8
Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and offering for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure therein; which are offered by the law;