Strong's Greek · G5247

ὑπεροχή

hyperochḗ

authority, excellency

Definition

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

Derivation

from G5242 (ὑπερέχω);

Appears 2 times in Scripture

1 Corinthians 2:1

When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God.

1 Timothy 2:2

for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.

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Lexicon: Strong's Exhaustive Concordance (James Strong, 1890, public domain), digital edition by Open Scriptures (CC BY-SA). Verse mappings: Berean Standard Bible interlinear tables (public domain).

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