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.† (AS)
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G5242 — ὑπερέχω
huperechō · be higher · Greek
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Romans 13:1 · ὑπερεχούσαιςEveryone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.Philippians 2:3 · ὑπερέχονταςDo nothing out of selfish ambition or empty pride, but in humility consider others more important than yourselves.Philippians 3:8 · ὑπερέχονMore than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain ChristPhilippians 4:7 · ὑπερέχουσαAnd the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.1 Peter 2:13 · ὑπερέχοντι·Submit yourselves for the Lord’s sake to every human institution, whether to the king as the supreme authority,