Know the Word.

Greek word

hyperéchō

ὑπερέχω

What it means

to hold oneself above, i.e. to excel

to hold oneself above, i.e. (figuratively) to excel; participle (as adjective, or neuter as noun) superior, superiority

Where it comes from

from hypér (ὑπέρ) and échō (ἔχω)

How the King James translates it

  • higher1
  • than1
  • excellency1
  • passeth1
  • supreme1

Every place it appears 5

Romans13:1
Philippians2:33:84:7
1 Peter2:13