# G5247 ὑπεροχή

ὑπεροχή (hyperochḗ), Strong’s G5247: prominence, i.e. (figuratively) superiority (in rank or character) KJV: authority, excellency. Occurs 6 times.

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*hyperochḗ* — prominence, i.e. (figuratively) superiority (in rank or character)

KJV: authority, excellency

Derived from [ὑπερέχω hyperéchō](https://besorah.bible/word/G5242) (to hold oneself above)

Occurs 6 times.

## Where it occurs
- [1 Corinthians 2:1](https://besorah.bible/besorah/1-corinthians/2?v=1) — When I came to you, brothers, I didn’t come with excellence of speech or of wisdom, proclaiming to you the testimony of…
- [1 Timothy 2:2](https://besorah.bible/besorah/1-timothy/2?v=2) — for kings and all who are in high places, that we may lead a tranquil and quiet life in all godliness and reverence.
- [2 Maccabees 3:11](https://besorah.bible/tanakh-gr/2-maccabees/3?v=11) — and moreover some money belonging to Hyrcanus the son of Tobias, a man in very high place, not as that impious Simon…
- [2 Maccabees 6:23](https://besorah.bible/tanakh-gr/2-maccabees/6?v=23) — But he, having formed a high resolve, and one that became his years, the dignity of old age, and the gray hairs which…
- [2 Maccabees 13:6](https://besorah.bible/tanakh-gr/2-maccabees/13?v=6) — Here one who is guilty of sacrilege or notorious for other crimes is pushed down to destruction.
- [2 Maccabees 15:13](https://besorah.bible/tanakh-gr/2-maccabees/15?v=13) — Then he saw a man appear, of venerable age and exceeding glory, and the dignity around him was wonderful and most…