Greek Word Study · Strong’s G5242
ὑπερέχω
huperechō · “be higher”
Used 5 times across 3 books
Definition
ὑπερ-έχω
[in LXX: Gen.25:23 (אָמַץ), Exo.26:13 (עֲדַף), Sir.36:7, al. ;]
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,
(a) to be superior in rank, etc.: Rom.13:1, 1Pe.2:13 (cf. Wis.6:6);
(b) to be superior, excel, surpass: with genitive (cl.; see supr.), Php.2:3; with accusative (cl.; see supr.), Php.4:7; as subst., τ. ὑπερέχον, the excellency, the surpassing worth, Php.3:8.†
[in LXX: Gen.25:23 (אָמַץ), Exo.26:13 (עֲדַף), Sir.36:7, al. ;]
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,
(a) to be superior in rank, etc.: Rom.13:1, 1Pe.2:13 (cf. Wis.6:6);
(b) to be superior, excel, surpass: with genitive (cl.; see supr.), Php.2:3; with accusative (cl.; see supr.), Php.4:7; as subst., τ. ὑπερέχον, the excellency, the surpassing worth, Php.3:8.†
Where it appears
Romans1
Philippians3
1 Peter1
In the text
Romans 13:1Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.Philippians 2:3Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.Philippians 3:8Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,Philippians 4:7And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.1 Peter 2:13Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
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