GreekG5247Noun (Feminine)
ὑπεροχή
huperochē
“authority”
2Occurrences
G5247Strong's #
Noun (Feminine)Part of Speech
Definition
Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)
prominence, i.e. (figuratively) superiority (in rank or character)
from G5242 (ὑπερέχω);
Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
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: (קוֹמָה)
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Grammar & Morphology
Part of Speech
Noun (Feminine)
Morphology Code
G:N-F
Full Description
Greek Noun, Feminine
Occurrences
ὑπεροχή appears 2 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
1 Corinthians
1
1 Timothy
1
Key Passages
1 Corinthians 2:1BSB
When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God.
1 Timothy 2:2BSB
for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.
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