Strong's #5242: huperecho (pronounced hoop-er-ekh'-o)

from 5228 and 2192; to hold oneself above, i.e. (figuratively) to excel; participle (as adjective, or neuter as noun) superior, superiority:--better, excellency, higher, pass, supreme.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon:

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huperechō

1) to have or hold over one

2) to stand out, rise above, overtop

2a) to be above, be superior in rank, authority, power

2a1) the prominent men, rulers

2b) to excel, to be superior, better than, to surpass

Part of Speech: verb

Relation: from G5228 and G2192

Citing in TDNT: 8:523, 1230

Usage:

This word is used 5 times:

 

Romans 13:1: "Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no"
Philippians 2:3: "but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves."
Philippians 3:8: "loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus"
Philippians 4:7: "the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your"
1 Peter 2:13: "for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;"