Exochḗ — G1851
G1851 · Greek — ἐξοχή
Pronunciation: ex-okh-ay'
Definition
feminine noun
prominence (figuratively)
- properly, in Greek writings any prominence or projection, as the peak or summit of a mountain
- metaphorically, eminence, excellence, superiority
Usually translated as
principal
Origin
from a compound of G1537 and G2192 (meaning to stand out)
Occurrences
Exochḗ occurs 1 time in the King James.
Distribution of the word across the Bible: Acts (1)
- Acts 25:23 — And on the morrow, when Agrippa was come, and Bernice, with great pomp, and was entered into the place of hearing, with the chief captains, and principal (ἐξοχὴν) men of the city, at Festus’ commandment Paul was brought forth.
Strong's Lexicon — E