excel

Trans., ; mid., (Hdt.), hence, metaph., : , R, mg. (but v. Field, , 152 f.; Lft., , 266 f.; and Vau., in l.). to hold before to hold something before oneself to excuse oneself Ro 3:9 Notes Notes ICC Intrans. ; to project in running, , hence, metaph., : pass., , R, txt. (v. reff. supr.).† to have the start to excel Ro 3:9

uitnemender

I excel, surpass

to excel

to hold oneself before others, i.e. (figuratively) to excel

be better

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)