Hyperbaínō — G5233

Definition

verb

to transcend, i.e. (figuratively) to overreach

1. metaphorically, to transgress
2. absolutely, to overstep the proper limits, i. e. to transgress, trespass, do wrong, sin
3. specifically, of one who defrauds another in business, overreaches (Luth.zu weit greifen), with καί πλεονεκτεῖν added

Usually translated as

go beyond

Origin

from G5228 and the base of G939

• hypér (G5228)
• básis (G939)

Occurrences

Hyperbaínō occurs 1 time in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 1 Thessalonians (1)

• 1 Thessalonians 4:6 — That no man go beyond (ὑπερβαίνειν) and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified.