What does יֶתֶר · λόγος mean in the Bible?
יֶתֶר · λόγος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "excellent or elevated speech".
Hebrew · H3499, G3056
שְׂפַת יֶתֶר
Properly, an overhanging , i.e. (by implication) an excess , superiority , remainder ; also a small rope (as hanging free) · word
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יֶתֶר H3499 properly, an overhanging , i.e. (by implication) an excess , superiority , remainder ; also a small rope (as hanging free)
Pronunciation yeter
Overhanging excess that both remains and exceeds; captures surplus, superiority, and what dangerously protrudes beyond normal bounds
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λόγος G3056 word
Pronunciation lógos
Word embodying a conception or idea, not mere sound; in NT especially God's authoritative speech and teaching
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What does שְׂפַת יֶתֶר (sefat yeter) mean in the Bible?
יֶתֶר · λόγος is a Hebrew phrase meaning "excellent or elevated speech".
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How many biblical occurrences are listed for H3499, G3056?
H3499, G3056 is connected to 102 lexical occurrence verses in the lexicon data.
Evidence Summary
Hebrew phrase. excellent or elevated speech
Strong's H3499, G3056
Lexical occurrences 102 verses Source Gloss
excellent or elevated speech
Grammatical Forms
How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.
Word Origins
שְׂפַת יֶתֶר is built from this root:
Sources
MorphGNT Strong's Dictionary XML — CC0 1.0 Public Domain
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Open Scriptures Hebrew Lexicon — CC BY 4.0
Berean Standard Bible (BSB) source-word alignment - CC0 Public Domain