Greek word study
ὑπερέχω G5242
- Transliteration
- hyperéchō
- KJV glosses
- better, excellency, higher, pass, supreme
Lexical summary
to hold oneself above, i.e. (figuratively) to excel
participle (as adjective, or neuter as noun) superior, superiority
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance
to hold oneself above, i.e. (figuratively) to excel
participle (as adjective, or neuter as noun) superior, superiority
A word’s possible definitions do not determine its meaning in every passage. Meaning is established by grammar, syntax, literary context, and usage.
Source: Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon. Data source information