"above, Acts 2:19; Gal. 4:26; Col. 3:1; up, upwards, Jn. 11:41; ὁ, ἡ, τό, ἄνω, that which is above, Jn. 8:23; ἕως ἄνω, to the top"
Definition and meaning
above, Acts 2:19; Gal. 4:26; Col. 3:1; up, upwards, Jn. 11:41; ὁ, ἡ, τό, ἄνω, that which is above, Jn. 8:23; ἕως ἄνω, to the top
In the original Greek the word is written: ἄνω
Historical context
John wrote for an audience familiar with both Jewish Scripture and Greek philosophy. The logos — the Word — was a term Greek philosophers used for the rational principle underlying the universe. John takes that concept and says: that logos became a person and lived among us. Crucifixion was the Roman execution method designed to maximize public humiliation, reserved for slaves and rebels.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of ano (G507) across the King James Bible.
Jesus saith unto them, Fill the waterpots with water. And they filled them up to the brim.
And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world.
Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me.
And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke:
But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all.
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God.
Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
Looking diligently lest any man fail of the grace of God; lest any root of bitterness springing up trouble you, and thereby many be defiled;
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Common questions
Strong's G507 (ano) is a Greek word that means: above, Acts 2:19; Gal. 4:26; Col. 3:1; up, upwards, Jn. 11:41; ὁ, ἡ, τό, ἄνω, that which is above, Jn. 8:23; ἕως ἄνω, to the top It appears 9 times in the King James Bible.
The word ano (G507) appears 9 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G507 is ano, a Greek word defined as: above, Acts 2:19; Gal. 4:26; Col. 3:1; up, upwards, Jn. 11:41; ὁ, ἡ, τό, ἄνω, that which is above, Jn. 8:23; ἕως ἄνω, to the top. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
ano is a Greek word found in the New Testament.