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 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Romans
1

Key Passages

  • Romans 3:9

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