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 · ὑπερεχούσαιςLet every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who exist are ordained by God.Philippians 2:3 · ὑπερέχονταςdoing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself;Philippians 3:8 · ὑπερέχονYes most certainly, and I count all things to be loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus, my Lord, for whom I suffered the loss of all things, and count them nothing but refuse, that I may gain ChristPhilippians 4:7 · ὑπερέχουσαAnd the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.1 Peter 2:13 · ὑπερέχοντι·Therefore subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme;