Anṓteros — G511

Definition

neuter adjective

upper, i.e. (neuter as adverb) to a more conspicuous place, in a former part of the book

1. of motion, to a higher place, (up higher)
2. of rest, in a higher place, above i. e. in the immediately preceding part of the passage quoted

Usually translated as

above, higher

Origin

comparative degree of G507

• ánō (G507)

Occurrences

Anṓteros occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Luke (1), Hebrews (1)

• 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 (ἀνώτερον): then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee.
• Hebrews 10:8 — Above (ἀνώτερον) 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;