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ὑπερέχω G5242
G5242 is the Greek word ὑπερέχω, transliterated hyperéchō. The King James Version most often renders it higher.
What it means
to hold oneself above, i.e. (figuratively) to excel; participle (as adjective, or neuter as noun) superior, superiority.
Where it comes from
from G5228 (ὑπέρ) and G2192 (ἔχω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: better, excellency, higher, pass, supreme.
Verses using ὑπερέχω
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
Romans 13:1 · KJV
Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
Philippians 2:3 · KJV
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Philippians 3:8 · KJV
Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency 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 · KJV
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
1 Peter 2:13 · KJV
Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
Common questions
What does Strong's G5242 mean?
G5242 is the Greek word ὑπερέχω (hyperéchō), meaning to hold oneself above, i.e. (figuratively) to excel; participle (as adjective, or neuter as noun) superior, superiority.
How is G5242 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it higher (1 time), better than (1 time), excellency (1 time), passeth (1 time), supreme (1 time).
How many times does G5242 appear in the Bible?
ὑπερέχω (hyperéchō) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5242 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5228 (ὑπέρ) and G2192 (ἔχω).
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