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ὑπεροχή

huperochēauthorityHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine2 occurrences2 books2 verses

Definition

ὑπεροχή, -ῆς, ἡ

(ὑπερέχω) [in LXX: Jeremiah 52:22 (קוֹמָה), 2Ma.3.11, al. ;]

a projection, eminence, as the peak of a mountain. Metaphorical (Arist.), excellence, pre-eminence: λόγου ἢ σοφίας, 1 Corinthians 2:1; οἱ ἐν ὑ (for a parallel to this phrase, see Deiss., BS, 255, and cf. 2Mac, l.with), 1 Timothy 2:2.

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

2 total
  1. 1 Corinthians 2:1ὑπεροχὴν · eloquence
    When I came to you, brothers, I did not come with eloquence or wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God.
  2. 1 Timothy 2:2ὑπεροχῇ · authority
    …for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.