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Strong's G5242 ὑπερέχω (hyperecho)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5242 — nemueli (“Nemuelite”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G5242
Language Greek
Linked Usages 17
Books 12

Strong's G5242 Quick Answer

Strong's G5242 ὑπερέχω (huperecho) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. huperecho (hoop-er-ekh'-o) v. 1. to hold oneself above 2. (figuratively) to excel It has 17 linked Bible usages across 12 books. Visible English usage signals include god, side, holy, staffs, and lord. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
huperecho (hoop-er-ekh'-o) v. 1. to hold oneself above 2. (figuratively) to excel
Usage
17 linked usages
Books
12 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
god, side, holy, staffs, and lord

Meaning and Definition

huperecho (hoop-er-ekh'-o) v. 1. to hold oneself above 2. (figuratively) to excel 3. (participle as adjective, or neuter as noun) superior, superiority [from G5228 and G2192] KJV: better, excellency, higher, pass, supreme Root(s): G5228, G2192

Original Word
ὑπερέχω
Transliteration
huperecho
Derivation
Root: ἔχω R1: 5228 R2: 2192
Morphology
verb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5242. 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)

be higher

Usage: ὑπερ-έχω [in LXX: Gen.25:23 (אָמַץ), Exo.26:13 (עֲדַף), Sir.36:7, al. ;] __1. trans., to hold over or above. __2. Intrans. (when a noun follows, the case is governed by the prep.; see Bl., § 34, 1; 36, 8), to rise above, overtop; metaphorically, __(a) to be superior in rank, etc.: Rom.13:1, 1Pe.2:13 (cf. Wis.6:6); __(b) to be superior, excel, surpass: with genitive (cl.; see supr.), Php.2:3; with accusative (cl.; see supr.), Php.4:7; as subst., τ. ὑπερέχον, the excel­lency, the surpassing worth, Php.3:8.† (AS)

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English Usage Signals

Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.

god side holy staffs lord excel other seen let christ said two

How Strong's G5242 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, New Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 9 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G5242 (ὑπερέχω) appears 12 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G5242 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 G5242 in the New Testament

5 indexed usages in New Testament.

Romans 13:1 KJV

Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.

Philippians 2:3 KJV

Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

Philippians 3:8 KJV

Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,

Strong's G5242 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

9 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Genesis 25:23 Septuagint / Brenton

And the Lord said to her, There are two nations in thy womb, And two peoples shall be separated from thy belly, And one people shall excel the other, And the elder shall serve the younger.

Genesis 39:9 Septuagint / Brenton

and in this house there is nothing above me, nor has anything been kept back from me, but thou, because thou art his wife—how then shall I do this wicked thing, and sin against God?

Genesis 41:40 Septuagint / Brenton

Thou shalt be over my house, and all my people shall be obedient to thy word; only in the throne will I excel thee.

Strong's G5242 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

3 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Wisdom of Solomon 6:5 Septuagint / Brenton

Horribly and speedily shall he come upon you: For a sharp judgment shall be to them that be in high places.

Wisdom of Sirach 33:7 Septuagint / Brenton

Raise up indignation, and pour out wrath: Take away the adversary, and destroy the enemy.

Wisdom of Sirach 43:30 Septuagint / Brenton

When ye glorify the Lord, exalt him as much as ye can; For even yet will he far exceed: And when ye exalt him, put forth all your strength, And be not weary; for ye can never go far enough.

Usage Excerpts

First 17 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5242.

Genesis 25:23 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the Lord said to her, There are two nations in thy womb, And two peoples shall be separated from thy belly, And one people shall excel the other, And the elder shall serve the younger.
Genesis 39:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
and in this house there is nothing above me, nor has anything been kept back from me, but thou, because thou art his wife—how then shall I do this wicked thing, and sin against God?
Genesis 41:40 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
Thou shalt be over my house, and all my people shall be obedient to thy word; only in the throne will I excel thee.
Exodus 26:13 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
A cubit on this side, and a cubit on that side of that which remains of the skins, of the length of the skins of the tabernacle: it shall be folding over the sides of the tabernacle on this side and that side, that it may cover it.
Leviticus 25:27 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
then shall he calculate the years of his sale, and he shall give what is due to the man to whom he sold it, and he shall return to his possession.
Judges 5:25 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
He asked for water, she gave him milk in a dish; She brought butter of princes.
3 Kingdoms 8:8 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the holy staffs projected, and the ends of the holy staffs appeared out of the holy places in front of the oracle, and were not seen without.
2 Chronicles 5:9 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the staffs projected, and the heads of the staffs were seen from the holy place in front of the oracle, they were not seen without: and there they were to this day.
Daniel 7:23 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And he said, The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom on the earth, which shall excel all other kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and trample and destroy it.
Romans 13:1 New Testament, KJV
Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.
Philippians 2:3 New Testament, KJV
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Philippians 3:8 New Testament, KJV
Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,
Philippians 4:7 New Testament, KJV
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
1 Peter 2:13 New Testament, KJV
Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
Wisdom of Solomon 6:5 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Horribly and speedily shall he come upon you: For a sharp judgment shall be to them that be in high places.
Wisdom of Sirach 33:7 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Raise up indignation, and pour out wrath: Take away the adversary, and destroy the enemy.
Wisdom of Sirach 43:30 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
When ye glorify the Lord, exalt him as much as ye can; For even yet will he far exceed: And when ye exalt him, put forth all your strength, And be not weary; for ye can never go far enough.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5242, grouped by book.

Genesis 3 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Genesis 25:23 Genesis 39:9 Genesis 41:40
Exodus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Exodus 26:13
Leviticus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Leviticus 25:27
Judges 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Judges 5:25
3 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
3 Kingdoms 8:8
2 Chronicles 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Chronicles 5:9
Daniel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Daniel 7:23
Romans 1 usage, New Testament
Romans 13:1
Philippians 3 usages, New Testament
Philippians 2:3 Philippians 3:8 Philippians 4:7
1 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
1 Peter 2:13
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 6:5
Wisdom of Sirach 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 33:7 Wisdom of Sirach 43:30

Strong's G5242 FAQ

What does hyperecho (ὑπερέχω) mean?

Hyperecho (Strong's G5242) is a Greek word most simply glossed "better". huperecho (hoop-er-ekh'-o) v. 1. to hold oneself above 2. (figuratively) to excel

How many times is hyperecho (ὑπερέχω) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 17 linked usages for Strong's G5242 across 12 books.

Where can I study hyperecho (ὑπερέχω) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5242 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate hyperecho (ὑπερέχω)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as god, side, holy, staffs, lord, and excel. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G5242 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 9 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 3 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G5242, with linked reader references where each row is available.