excel; participle

trans., or . to hold over above Intrans. (when a noun follows, the case is governed by the prep.; v. Bl., § 34, 1; 36, 8), ; metaph., to rise above, overtop in rank, etc.: , (cf. ); to be superior Ro 13:1 I Pe 2:13 Wi 6:6 : c. gen. (cl.; v. supr.), ; c. acc (cl.; v. supr.), ; as subst., , worth, .† to be superior, excel, surpass the excel­lency, the surpassing Phl 2:3 Phl 4:7 Phl 3:8 τ. ὑπερέχον

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

better, excellency, higher, pass, supreme