ὑπερέχω
hyperechō · be superior
Greek word · Strong’s number G5242 · appears 5 times in the Bible
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hyperechō (ὑπερέχω) is a Greek word of the Bible that means “be superior”.
Be above others, surpass; "the surpassing", what surpasses.
How to say it
hy·pe·re·chō
Approximate pronunciation. Vowels sound as in Spanish (a as in father, e as in bed, i as in machine, o as in note, u as in rule); the syllable in bold is stressed. The voice is your device's.
Its senses in the Bible
- To be over others, hold authority.
- Rise above, outdo; what is worth more.
From Abbott-Smith (1922) · Thayer (1889)
How it is translated
The words this translation uses for it, most frequent first.
- as surpassing ×1
- governing ×1
- one in authority ×1
- surpasses ×1
- surpassing value ×1
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Where it appears
- Romans 13:1
Every person must be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those that exist have been instituted by God.
- Philippians 2:3
Do nothing from selfish ambition or from empty conceit, but in humility regard one another as surpassing yourselves,
- Philippians 3:8
More than that, I also consider all things to be loss because of the surpassing value of the knowledge of the Messiah Jesus my Lord, because of whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and I consider them garbage, so that I may gain the Messiah
- Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in the Messiah Jesus.
- 1 Peter 2:13
Submit to every human institution for the sake of the Lord, whether to the king as the one in authority,