Quick Definition
ὑπερεκτείνω v. I over-stretch
Strong's Definition
from 5228 and 1614; to extend inordinately
KJV Usage: stretch beyond
UBS Dictionary of the Greek New Testament
verb | τείνω (stretch, reach)
68.78 · Aspect · Do Intensely or Extensively
to overextend, to stretch out beyond, to overstep a limit to engage in an activity beyond some implied limit, whether in intensity or extent There are significant differences of opinion with regard to the interpretation of 2CO 10:14, and these differences should no doubt be reflected in marginal notes.
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Thayer's Greek Lexicon
ὑπερ-εκ-τείνω; to extend beyond the prescribed bounds, stretch out beyond measure, stretch out overmuch: 2 Co. x. 14 [cf. W. 474 (442)]. (Anth. 9, 643,6 ace. to the emendation of Wm. Dind.; Greg. Naz., Eustath.)
Mounce Concise Greek Dictionary
ὑπερεκτείνω hyperekteinō 1x
to overextend, overstretch, 2 Cor. 10:14*
Abbott-Smith Greek Lexicon
*† ὑπερ-εκ-τείνω to stretch out overmuch: metaph., ἑαυτούς, II Co 10:14.†
Liddell-Scott-Jones — Greek-English Lexicon
ὑπερεκτείνω (huperekteinō) — to overextend. ὑπερεκ-τείνω, stretch out beyond measure, ἑαυτούς [NT]:—passive, stretch out beyond, [Refs 5th c.AD+]; πόλλ᾽ ὑπερεξετάθης conjecture for πουλὺ παρεξ- in [Refs 6th c.AD+]