ὑπερέχω
huperechōVerbG5242
be higher
From: from G5228 (ὑπέρ) and G2192 (ἔχω);
Short Definition
to hold oneself above, i.e. (figuratively) to excel; participle (as adjective, or neuter as noun) superior, superiority
Full Lexicon Entry
1.trans., to hold over or above.
2.Intrans. (when a noun follows, the case is governed by the prep.; see Bl., § 34, 1; 36, 8), to rise above, overtop; metaphorically
ato be superior in rank, etc.
bto be superior, excel, surpass
LXX Usage: (אָמַץ), (עֲדַף)
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
5 timesAppears 5 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
Philippians
3
1 Peter
1
Romans
1
Key Passages
- 1 Peter 2:13
- Philippians 2:3
- Philippians 3:8
- Philippians 4:7
- Romans 13:1
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