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ὑπεροχή G5247
G5247 is the Greek word ὑπεροχή, transliterated hyperochḗ. The King James Version most often renders it excellency.
What it means
prominence, i.e. (figuratively) superiority (in rank or character).
Where it comes from
from G5242 (ὑπερέχω).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 2 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: authority, excellency.
Verses using ὑπεροχή
All 2 verses, quoted in full.
1 Corinthians 2:1 · KJV
And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.
1 Timothy 2:2 · KJV
For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.
Common questions
What does Strong's G5247 mean?
G5247 is the Greek word ὑπεροχή (hyperochḗ), meaning prominence, i.e. (figuratively) superiority (in rank or character).
How is G5247 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it excellency (1 time), authority (1 time).
How many times does G5247 appear in the Bible?
ὑπεροχή (hyperochḗ) is tagged in 2 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5247 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G5242 (ὑπερέχω).
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