And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.
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ORIGINAL WORD · STRONG’S
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G5247 · hyperochḗ · hoop-er-okh-ay' · Greek
Strong’s definition
prominence, i.e. (figuratively) superiority (in rank or character)
KJV usage
:--authority, excellency.
2mapped occurrences
2verses
2KJV renderings
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KJV renderings in this mapping
excellency 1authority 1
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Mapped occurrences
1 Corinthians 2:1Mapped KJV word: excellency
1 Timothy 2:2Mapped KJV word: authority
For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty.