ὑπεροχή
huperochēNoun (Feminine)G5247
authority
From: from G5242 (ὑπερέχω);
Short Definition
prominence, i.e. (figuratively) superiority (in rank or character)
Full Lexicon Entry
a projection, eminence, as the peak of a mountain. Metaphorical, excellence, pre-eminence: λόγου ἢ σοφίας; *οἱ ἐν ὑ *(for a parallel to this phrase, see Deiss., BS, 255, and cf. 2Mac, l.with).
LXX Usage: (קוֹמָה)
Grammar
Part of Speech Noun (Feminine)
Morphology G:N-F
DescriptionGreek Noun, Feminine
Occurrences
2 timesAppears 2 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
1 Corinthians
1
1 Timothy
1
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 2:1
- 1 Timothy 2:2
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