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
5 tagged verse occurrences
Romans 13:1 · ὑπερεχούσαιςLet every soul to the higher authorities be subject, for there is no authority except from God, and the authorities existing are appointed by God,Philippians 2:3 · ὑπερέχονταςnothing in rivalry or vain-glory, but in humility of mind one another counting more excellent than yourselves—Philippians 3:8 · ὑπερέχονyes, indeed, and I count all things to be loss, because of the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord, because of whom of the all things I suffered loss, and do count them to be refuse, that Christ I may gain, and be found in him,Philippians 4:7 · ὑπερέχουσαand the peace of God, that is surpassing all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.1 Peter 2:13 · ὑπερέχοντι·Be subject, then, to every human creation, because of the Lord, whether to a king, as the highest,