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ἀνώτερος
anōteros
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G:A--C Greek

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anoteros marks what is said earlier or above in the stated sequence of Hebrews 10:8.

The attested use marks a statement made earlier or above in the sequence: Hebrews 10:8 introduces the clause concerning sacrifices and offerings with this comparative form.

Senses in use

  1. Earlier or above in the stated sequence · dominant

    In Hebrews 10:8, the accusative singular neuter comparative form introduces what is said before the clause about sacrifices, offerings, burnt offerings, and sin offerings. The APB renders the clause, "When he says above that sacrifices and offerings and burnt offerings and sin offerings you did not desire nor delight in," confirming a reference to a preceding statement.

In the Anselm Project Bible: In Hebrews 10:8, the APB presents the term through "above" in its introduction to the statement about offerings.

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