ΥΠΕΡΙΣΤΑΤΑΙ, υπερισταται
YPERISTATAI, yperistatai
Sounds Like: hoo-per-IS-ta-tai
Translations: to stand over, to stand above, to excel, to surpass, to be superior
From the root: ΥΠΕΡΙΣΤΗΜΙ
Part of Speech: Verb
Explanation: This word describes the action of standing over or above something, often implying superiority, preeminence, or excelling. It can be used to indicate that one person or thing is better or more powerful than another, or that they have risen above a certain level or situation. It is a compound word formed from 'ὑπέρ' (hyper, meaning 'over' or 'above') and 'ἵστημι' (histemi, meaning 'to stand').
Inflection: Third Person, Singular, Present, Indicative, Middle or Passive Voice
Strong’s number: G5231 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Josephus' The Jewish War
- Book Five — 10:10
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