ὑπερῷον
Upper room
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What does ὑπερῷον (hyperōion) mean in the Bible?
ὑπερῷον (hyperōion) is a Greek word meaning "upper room". ὑπερῷον, -ου, τό (neut. The upper room becomes a place of prayerful waiting and unity, signaling that ordinary spaces can become significant when God’s people gather in dependence on Him.
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Meaning
Upper chamber built on flat roof of house, distinct from interior rooms where women typically resided.
(neut. of ὑπερῷος, above, ὑπέρ) [in LXX for עֲלִיָּה and cogn. forms ;]
Why This Word Matters
The upper room becomes a place of prayerful waiting and unity, signaling that ordinary spaces can become significant when God’s people gather in dependence on Him. Acts 1:12-26
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Biblical Occurrences
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