Word study · lex.G5242
ὑπερέχω hyperechō
be superior · rise above · excel
Team definition
A compound verb whose transitive use is to hold something over or above. Used intransitively, it means to rise above or be superior in rank or quality. With a genitive or accusative it can mean to excel or surpass. The participle can stand as a noun for what surpasses. In Rom 13:1 the participle describes authorities that stand above. The entry does not decide the scope of that superiority.
NT occurrences (SBLGNT, via TAGNT) · 5
Senses
1. be superior in rank Rom 13:1, 1 Pet 2:13
2. excel, surpass Phil 2:3, Phil 4:7, Phil 3:8
See also
Abbott-Smith public domain s.v. ὑπερέχω (G5242)
Dodson CC0 1.0 G5242
Occurrences: STEP Bible TAGNT (CC BY 4.0) keyed to SBLGNT words.
Related notes
ἐξουσία, submission, and the sword (13:1–7) Rom 13:1; Rom 13:2; Rom 13:3; Rom 13:4; Rom 13:5; Rom 13:6; Rom 13:7