προέχω
proechōVerbG4284
to excel
From: middle voice from G4253 (πρό) and G2192 (ἔχω);
Short Definition
to hold oneself before others, i.e. (figuratively) to excel
Full Lexicon Entry
1.Trans., to hold before; mid., to hold something before oneself, hence, metaphorically, to excuse oneself
2.Intrans. (a) to project
bin running, to have the start, hence, metaphorically, to excel
LXX Usage: A (חָזַק hi.) *
Grammar
Part of Speech Verb
Morphology G:V
DescriptionGreek Verb
Occurrences
1 timeAppears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:
Romans
1
Key Passages
- Romans 3:9
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