Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good; that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful.
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ὑπερβολή
G5236 · hyperbolḗ · hoop-er-bol-ay' · Greek
Strong’s definition
a throwing beyond others, i.e. (figuratively) supereminence; adverbially (with G1519 or G2596) pre- eminently
KJV usage
:--abundance, (far more) exceeding, excellency, more excellent, beyond (out of) measure.
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Mapped occurrences
But covet earnestly the best gifts: and yet shew I unto you a more excellent way.
For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we despaired even of life:
But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us.
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;
And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.
For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews' religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it: