ὑπερέχω (hyperéchō) — Better
Greek word study: ὑπερέχω (hyperéchō), Strong's G5242. to hold oneself above, i.e. (figuratively) to excel; participle (as adjective, or neuter as noun) superior, superiority
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to hold oneself above, i.e. (figuratively) to excel; participle (as adjective, or neuter as noun) superior, superiority
KJV translation words: better, excellency, higher, pass, supreme
Strong's G5242 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Romans 13:1 and last appears in 1 Peter 2:13.
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Verses (all 5)
- Romans 13:1 — ὑπερεχούσαις — being above him
- Philippians 2:3 — ὑπερέχοντας — surpassing
- Philippians 3:8 — ὑπερέχον — is excelling
- Philippians 4:7 — ὑπερέχουσα — is surpassing
- 1 Peter 2:13 — ὑπερέχοντι — being supreme
Related entries
Named in this entry's derivation: G5228 ὑπέρ (hypér), G2192 ἔχω (échō).
Entries whose derivation names this word: G5247 ὑπεροχή (hyperochḗ).
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What does hyperéchō (G5242) mean?
To hold oneself above, i.e. (figuratively) to excel; participle (as adjective, or neuter as noun) superior, superiority.
How is G5242 translated in the KJV?
The KJV translates G5242 as: better, excellency, higher, pass, supreme.
How often does ὑπερέχω (hyperéchō) appear?
Strong's G5242 is tagged on 5 words in 5 verses across 3 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Romans 13:1 and last appears in 1 Peter 2:13.
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