Above
Bible Usage:
- above used 223 times.
- First Reference: Genesis 1:7
- Last Reference: 3 John 1:2
Dictionaries:
- Included in Eastons: No
- Included in Hitchcocks: No
- Included in Naves: No
- Included in Smiths: No
- Included in Websters: Yes
- Included in Strongs: Yes
- Included in Thayers: Yes
- Included in BDB: Yes
Strongs Concordance:
- H3162 Used 1 time
- H4480 Used 70 times
- H4605 Used 9 times
- H4791 Used 1 time
- H5921 Used 53 times
- H5922 Used 1 time
- G1883 Used 3 times
- G1909 Used 5 times
- G3844 Used 3 times
- G4012 Used 1 time
- G4052 Used 1 time
- G4119 Used 1 time
- G4253 Used 3 times
- G507 Used 5 times
- G509 Used 5 times
- G511 Used 1 time
- G5228 Used 12 times
- G5231 Used 2 times
ABOVE', preposition
1. Literally, higher in place.
The fowls that fly above the earth. Genesis 1:20.
2. Figuratively, superior in any respect.
I saw a light above the brightness of the Sun, Acts 26:13.
The price of a virtuous woman is above rubies, Proverbs 31:10.
3. More in number or quantity.
He was seen by above five hundred brethren at once, 1 Corinthians 15:6.
The weight is above a tun.
4. More in degree; in a greater degree.
Hannaniah feared God above many. Nehemiah 7:2.
The serpent is cursed above all cattle. Genesis 3:14.
5. Beyond; in excess.
In stripes above measure. 2 Corinthians 11:23.
God will not suffer you to be tempted above what ye are able, 1 Corinthians 10:13.
6. Beyond; in a state to be unattainable; as things above comprehension.
7. Too proud for.
This man is above his business.
8. Too elevated in mind or rank; having too much dignity for; as
This man is above mean actions.
9. It is often used elliptically, for heaven, or the celestial regions.
Let not God regard it from above Job 3:4.
The powers above
10. In a book or writing, it denotes before or in a former place, as what has been said above; supra. This mode of speaking originated in the ancient manner of writing, on a strip of parchment, beginning at one end and proceeding to the other. The beginning was the upper end.
ABOVE', adverb
1. Overhead; in a higher place.
2. Before.
3. Chief in rank or power. Deuteronomy 28:1.
ABOVE all is elliptical; above all considerations; chiefly; in preference to other things.
ABOVE board; above the board or table; in open sight; without trick, concealment or deception. This expression is said by Johnson to be borrowed from gamesters, who, when they change their cards, put their hands under the table.
ABOVE-CITED, Cited before, in the preceding part of a book or writing.
ABOVE-GROUND, Alive, not buried.
ABOVE-MENTIONED, Mentioned before. adjective Bp. Abbrev. for Archbishop.
Bible Usage:
- above used 223 times.
- First Reference: Genesis 1:7
- Last Reference: 3 John 1:2
Dictionaries:
- Included in Eastons: No
- Included in Hitchcocks: No
- Included in Naves: No
- Included in Smiths: No
- Included in Websters: Yes
- Included in Strongs: Yes
- Included in Thayers: Yes
- Included in BDB: Yes
Strongs Concordance:
- H3162 Used 1 time
- H4480 Used 70 times
- H4605 Used 9 times
- H4791 Used 1 time
- H5921 Used 53 times
- H5922 Used 1 time
- G1883 Used 3 times
- G1909 Used 5 times
- G3844 Used 3 times
- G4012 Used 1 time
- G4052 Used 1 time
- G4119 Used 1 time
- G4253 Used 3 times
- G507 Used 5 times
- G509 Used 5 times
- G511 Used 1 time
- G5228 Used 12 times
- G5231 Used 2 times