Lexical Definition
ἐξοχή exochḗ (ex-okh-ay') prominent G:N-F
from a compound of ἐκ and ἔχω (meaning to stand out)
principal.
- prominence (figuratively)
| Form | Translated As | In Verse(s) |
|---|---|---|
| ἐξοχὴν | prominence | Acts.25.23 |
| εξοχή | prominence | LXX.Job.39.28 |
Abbott-Smith
ἐξοχή, -ῆς, ἡ (< ἐξέχω, to stand out), [in LXX for שֵׁן, Jb 39:28 * ;]
1. a projection (ἐ. πέτρας, Jb 39:28).
2. Metaph., eminence, excellence: οἱ κατ’ ἐ., the chief men, Ac 25:23.†
Abbott-Smith References
| Book | Refs |
|---|---|
| Job | 39:28 |
| Acts | 25:23 |
Liddell-Scott-Jones
ἐξοχή-ή, ἡ,
(ἐξέχω) prominence, ἐ. κεράτων elevated nature, [LXX+4th c.BC+]; ζῴων ἐξοχήαί embossed figures on shields, [Refs 1st c.BC+]; wart, [ἐξοχήάδες}, [prev. work]80;">Refs 1st c.AD+] extremities of animals, [Refs 1st c.AD+]
__II metaphorically, pre-eminence, ἐ. in nullo est, [Refs 1st c.BC+]; δι᾽ ἐξοχήὴν μορφῆς Hierocl.p.55 [ἐξοχήήν ">Refs 4th c.BC+]par excellence, [Refs 2nd c.BC+]; οἱ κατ᾽ ἐξοχήὴν τῆς πόλεως leading men, [NT]
LSJ Scripture Refs: LXX.Job.39.28 ☩ Acts.25.23