Hyperéchō — G5242

Definition

verb

to hold oneself above, i.e. (figuratively) to excel; participle (as adjective, or neuter as noun) superior, superiority

1. transitive, to have or hold over one
2. intransitive, to stand out, rise above, overtop
1. to be above, be superior in rank, authority, power
2. to excel, to be superior

Usually translated as

better, excellency, higher, supreme, pass

Origin

from G5228 and G2192

• hypér (G5228)
• échō (G2192)

Occurrences

Hyperéchō occurs 5 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Romans (1), Philippians (3), 1 Peter (1)

• Romans 13:1 — Let every soul be subject unto the higher (ὑπερεχούσαις) powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
• Philippians 2:3 — Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better (ὑπερέχοντας) than themselves.
• Philippians 3:8 — Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency (ὑπερέχον) of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,
• Philippians 4:7 — And the peace of God, which passeth (ὑπερέχουσα) all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
• 1 Peter 2:13 — Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme (ὑπερέχοντι);