Strong's Lexicon exoché: Preeminence, prominence, excellence Original Word: ἐξοχή Word Origin: Derived from the Greek verb ἔχω (echō), meaning "to have" or "to hold," with the prefix ἐξ (ex), meaning "out of" or "from." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "exoché," the concept of preeminence can be related to Hebrew terms such as רֹאשׁ (rosh, Strong's H7218), meaning "head" or "chief," and גָּדוֹל (gadol, Strong's H1419), meaning "great" or "important." Usage: The term "exoché" refers to a state of being prominent or having preeminence. It conveys the idea of standing out or being distinguished above others. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to describe a position of superiority or excellence. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of preeminence was significant in various aspects of society, including politics, philosophy, and religion. Leaders, philosophers, and deities were often described using terms that conveyed superiority and excellence. The use of "exoché" in the New Testament reflects this cultural understanding of prominence and distinction. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom exechó (to project from, be prominent); from ek and echó Definition a projection, eminence NASB Translation prominent (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1851: ἐξοχήἐξοχή, ἐξοχης, ἡ (from ἐξέχω to stand out, be prominent; cf. ὑπεροχή); 1. properly, in Greek writings any prominence or projection, as the peak or summit of a mountain (ἐπ' ἐξοχή πέτρας, Job 39:28 the Sept.); in medical writings a protuberance, swelling, wart, etc. 2. metaphorically, eminence, excellence, superiority (Cicero, ad Att. 4, 15, 7 ἐξοχή in nullo est, pecunia omnium dignitatem exaequat); ἄνδρες οἱ κατ' ἐξοχήν ὄντες τῆς πόλεως, the prominent men of the city, Acts 25:23. From a compound of ek and echo (meaning to stand out); prominence (figuratively) -- principal. see GREEK ek see GREEK echo Englishman's Concordance Acts 25:23 N-AFSGRK: τοῖς κατ' ἐξοχὴν τῆς πόλεως NAS: by the commanders and the prominent men INT: in prominence in the city |
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