5247. huperoché

Lexicon

huperoché: Superiority, excellence, preeminence

Original Word: ὑπεροχή
Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine
Transliteration: huperoché
Pronunciation: hoo-per-okh-AY
Phonetic Spelling: (hoop-er-okh-ay')
Definition: Superiority, excellence, preeminence
Meaning: superiority, excellence, preeminence, authority.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

authority, excellency.

From huperecho; prominence, i.e. (figuratively) superiority (in rank or character) -- authority, excellency.

see GREEK huperecho

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 5247 hyperox (from 5242/hyperéxō, "hold above") – prominence (because elevated); pre-eminent (superior). See 5242 (hyperéxō).

5247 (hyperoxē) is "primarily, 'a projection, eminence,' as a mountain peak, hence, metaphorically, 'pre-eminence, superiority, excellency' " (Vine, Unger, White, NT, 46).

[5247 (hyperoxḗ) is properly "a projection (eminence), as the peak of a mountain; metaphorically, excellence, pre-eminence" (so also in Aristotle, A-S).]

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
from huperechó
Definition
a projection, eminence
NASB Translation
authority (1), superiority (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 5247: ὑπεροχή

ὑπεροχή, ὑπεροχῆς, ἡ (from ὑπέροχος, and this from ὑπερέχω, which see), properly, elevation, pre-eminence, superiority (properly, in Polybius, Plutarch, others); metaphorically, excellence (Plato, Aristotle, Polybius, Josephus, Plutarch, others): τῶν ἐν ὑπεροχή, namely, ὄντες (R. V. those that are in high place), of magistrates, 1 Timothy 2:2 (ἐν ὑπεροχή κεῖσθαι, to have great honor and authority, 2 Macc. 3:11); καθ' ὑπεροχήν λόγου ἡ σοφίας (A. V. with excellency of speech or of wisdom i. e.) with distinguished eloquence or wisdom, 1 Corinthians 2:1.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ὑπερέχω (hyperéchō), meaning "to hold above" or "to excel."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ὑπεροχή, similar concepts of superiority or preeminence can be found in Hebrew words such as גָּדוֹל (gadol, Strong's 1419), meaning "great" or "important," and רָאשִׁית (reshith, Strong's 7225), meaning "beginning" or "chief." These terms often convey a sense of prominence or excellence in the Hebrew Scriptures.

Usage: The word ὑπεροχή appears in the New Testament in contexts that emphasize superiority or excellence, often in relation to authority or wisdom.

Context: The Greek term ὑπεροχή is used in the New Testament to convey the idea of superiority or preeminence. It appears in two key passages:

• 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." In this context, Paul emphasizes that his preaching did not rely on human superiority of speech or wisdom, but rather on the power of the Spirit. The use of ὑπεροχή here underscores the contrast between human eloquence and divine power.

• 1 Timothy 2:2: "For kings and all those in authority, that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity." Here, ὑπεροχή is translated as "authority," referring to those in positions of governmental power. The passage encourages prayer for leaders, recognizing their role in maintaining societal order and peace.

In both instances, ὑπεροχή highlights the concept of a higher status or quality, whether in terms of rhetorical skill or governing authority. The term invites reflection on the nature of true excellence, which, according to the New Testament, is not found in human attributes alone but in alignment with divine purpose and wisdom.

Forms and Transliterations

υπεροχη υπεροχή ὑπεροχῇ υπεροχην υπεροχήν ὑπεροχὴν υπερόψει hyperoche hyperochē hyperochêi hyperochē̂i hyperochen hyperochēn hyperochḕn uperoche uperochē uperochen uperochēn

Englishman's Concordance

1 Corinthians 2:1 N-AFS
GRK: οὐ καθ' ὑπεροχὴν λόγου ἢ
NAS: I did not come with superiority of speech
KJV: not with excellency of speech or
INT: not according to excellency of word or

1 Timothy 2:2 N-DFS
GRK: τῶν ἐν ὑπεροχῇ ὄντων ἵνα
NAS: and all who are in authority, so
KJV: in authority; that
INT: that in dignity are that

Strong's Greek 5247
2 Occurrences

ὑπεροχῇ — 1 Occ.
ὑπεροχὴν — 1 Occ.