G5242 ὑπερέχω

ὑπερέχω (hyperéchō), Strong’s G5242: to hold oneself above, i.e. (figuratively) to excel; participle (as adjective, or neuter as noun) superior, superiority KJV: better, excellency, higher, pass…

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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 (https://besorah.bible/word/G5228) ("over") + ἔχω échō (https://besorah.bible/word/G2192) (to hold)

Occurs 17 times.

Where it occurs
- Romans 13:1 (https://besorah.bible/besorah/romans/13?v=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 (https://besorah.bible/besorah/philippians/2?v=3) — doing nothing through rivalry or through conceit, but in humility, each counting others better than himself;
- Philippians 3:8 (https://besorah.bible/besorah/philippians/3?v=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 (https://besorah.bible/besorah/philippians/4?v=7) — And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Messiah Yeshua.
- 1 Peter 2:13 (https://besorah.bible/besorah/1-peter/2?v=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 (https://besorah.bible/tanakh-gr/wisdom-of-solomon/6?v=5) — He will come upon you awfully and swiftly, because a stern judgment comes on those who are in high places.
- Sirach 36:7 (https://besorah.bible/tanakh-gr/sirach/36?v=7) — 
- Sirach 43:30 (https://besorah.bible/tanakh-gr/sirach/43?v=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…