ὑπεροχήhyperochḗ
prominence, i.e. (figuratively) superiority (in rank or character)
Greek (New Testament) · G5247
Meanings
a projection, eminence, as the peak of a mountain. Metaph., 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. 2 Maccabees 3:11), 1 Timothy 2:2.
Same root
Where it appears
Appears 2 times in the Bible.
- 1 Corinthians 2:1 When I first came to you, dear brothers and sisters, I didn’t use lofty words and impressive wisdom to tell you God’s secret plan.
- 1 Timothy 2:2 Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity.
Source: G. Abbott-Smith, A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922), public domain.