Hyperochḗ — G5247

Definition

feminine noun

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

1. metaphorically, excellence

Usually translated as

authority, excellency

Origin

from G5242

• hyperéchō (G5242)

Occurrences

Hyperochḗ occurs 2 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: 1 Corinthians (1), 1 Timothy (1)

• 1 Corinthians 2:1 — And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency (ὑπεροχὴν) of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.
• 1 Timothy 2:2 — For kings, and for all that are in authority (ὑπεροχῆ); that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.