G5242 ὑπερέχω
hyperéchō — to hold oneself above, i.e. (figuratively) to excel; participle (as adjective, or neuter as noun) superior, superiority
KJV: better, excellency, higher, pass, supreme
Built from ὑπέρ hypér ("over") + ἔχω échō (to hold)
Occurs 17 times. Every verse with this word
Where it occurs
- Romans 13:1 — Let every soul be in subjection to the higher authorities, for there is no authority except from God, and those who…
- Philippians 2:3 — doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself;
- Philippians 3:8 — Yes most certainly, and I count all things to be a loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Messiah Yeshua, my Lord…
- Philippians 4:7 — And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Messiah Yeshua.
- 1 Peter 2:13 — Therefore subject yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether to the king, as supreme,
- Wisdom of Solomon 6:5 — He will come upon you awfully and swiftly, because a stern judgment comes on those who are in high places.
- Sirach 36:7 —
- Sirach 43:30 — Glorify the Lord and exalt him as much as you can! For even yet, he will surpass that. When you exalt him, summon your…