Strongs Number: G5242
- Greek Word
- ὑπερέχω
- Transliteration
- huperechō
- Phonetic
- hoop-er-ekh'-o
- Part of Speech
- Verb
- Strongs Definition
-
to hold oneself above that is (figuratively) to excel; participle (as adjective or neuter as noun) superior superiority
- Thayers Definition
-
1. to have or hold over one
2. to stand out, rise above, overtop
a. to be above, be superior in rank, authority, power
1. the prominent men, rulers
b. to excel, to be superior, better than, to surpass
- Origin
- From G5228 and G2192
- Bible Usage
- better excellency higher pass supreme.