To excel
προέχωStrong’s G4284proechō
Appears in 1 verse of the New Testament
In short
Proechō is the Greek word usually translated “are we better”. It appears in 1 verse of the New Testament.
“What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin;”
Meaning
Usually translated “are we better”. Open the dictionary entry below for the full range of meaning, with the verses it cites.
How it's translated
- are we better 1
Word-by-word English from the STEPBible tagged text.
Where it's used most
- Romans 1
1 book in all.
Explore in Scripture
Greek dictionary
προέχω proechō · to excel
προ-έχω [in LXX: Job.27:6 A (חָזַק hi.) * ;] 1. Trans., to hold before; mid., to hold something before oneself (Hdt.), hence, metaphorically, to excuse oneself: Rom.3:9, R, mg. (but see Field, Notes, 152 f.; Lft., Notes, 266 f.; ICC and Vau., in l). 2. Intrans. (a) to project; (b) in running, to have the start, hence, metaphorically, to excel: pass., Ro, l.with, R, txt. (see reff. supr.).† (AS)
From STEPBible’s Greek lexicon (based on Abbott-Smith).
Webster's 1828 Dictionary
How the English word “excel” was understood when the King James Version was still the common Bible of English readers.
EXCEL', verb intransitive
To have good qualities, or to perform meritorious actions, in an unusual degree; to be eminent, illustrious or distinguished.
- “Bless the Lord, ye his angels, that excel in strength” Psalms 103:20
Noah Webster, An American Dictionary of the English Language (1828). Verse references are checked against the KJV. Read the full entry.
Verses are from the King James Version. Word meanings come from the original Greek, not from any one translation.