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Strong's G1851 ἐξοχή (exoche)

Exoche means “principal” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1851 — daq (“small”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1851
Language Greek
Linked Usages 1
Books 1

Strong's G1851 Quick Answer

Strong's G1851 ἐξοχή (exoche) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. exoche (ex-okh-ay') n. 1. prominence (figuratively) [from a compound of G1537 and G2192 (meaning to stand out)] It has 1 linked Bible usage across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include principal. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
exoche (ex-okh-ay') n. 1. prominence (figuratively) [from a compound of G1537 and G2192 (meaning to stand out)]
Usage
1 linked usage
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
principal

Meaning and Definition

exoche (ex-okh-ay') n. 1. prominence (figuratively) [from a compound of G1537 and G2192 (meaning to stand out)] KJV: principal Root(s): G1537, G2192

Original Word
ἐξοχή
Transliteration
exoche
Derivation
Root: ἔχω R1: 1537 R2: 2192
Morphology
noun

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1851. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

prominent

Usage: ἐξοχή, -ῆς, ἡ (ἐξέχω, to stand out), [in LXX for שֵׁן, Job.39:28 * ;] __1. a projection (ἐ. πέτρας, Job.39:28). __2. Metaphorical, eminence, excellence: οἱ κατ᾽ ἐ., the chief men, Act.25:23.† (AS)

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How Strong's G1851 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render exoche, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

principal Acts 25:23

How Strong's G1851 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 1 linked usage.

Strong's G1851 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1851 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Acts 25:23 KJV

And on the morrow, when Agrippa was come, and Bernice, with great pomp, and was entered into the place of hearing, with the chief captains, and principal men of the city, at Festus' commandment Paul was brought forth.

Usage Excerpts

First 1 linked usage excerpt for Strong's G1851.

Acts 25:23 New Testament, KJV
And on the morrow, when Agrippa was come, and Bernice, with great pomp, and was entered into the place of hearing, with the chief captains, and principal men of the city, at Festus' commandment Paul was brought forth.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1851, grouped by book.

Acts 1 usage, New Testament

Strong's G1851 FAQ

What does exoche (ἐξοχή) mean?

Exoche (Strong's G1851) is a Greek word most simply glossed "principal". exoche (ex-okh-ay') n. 1. prominence (figuratively) [from a compound of G1537 and G2192 (meaning to stand out)]

How many times is exoche (ἐξοχή) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 1 linked usage for Strong's G1851 across 1 book.

Where can I study exoche (ἐξοχή) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1851 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate exoche (ἐξοχή)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as principal. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.