ἐξοχή
exochḗ
G1851 noun
SILEX Entry
Definition
Prominence, a state or quality of standing out; preeminence or distinction, especially in rank, position, or importance. In various contexts, the term refers to something or someone possessing noteworthy standing above others; this may include physical prominence, social or legal precedence, or leading status within a group. Less commonly, it refers to an elevated or prominent place or feature.
Semantic Range
prominence, preeminence, distinction, eminence, principal status, excellence, elevated physical feature
Root / Etymology
ἐξοχή is formed from ἐκ ('out of') and the stem ἔχ- ('to have, to hold'), with a nominal ending; literally 'that which stands out' or 'projection.'
Historical & Contextual Notes
ἐξοχή is rare in classical and Hellenistic Greek, but occurs in some literary and documentary sources. In the LXX and New Testament, it denotes someone or something of principal or distinguished status—such as a place of prestige or a person of leading rank. Used figuratively for distinguished persons, primary authorities, or first in rank. English translations may render the term as 'prominence,' 'excellence,' 'preeminence,' or sometimes 'principal.' However, such translations can obscure the word's underlying sense of 'standing out' or projection, whether literally (a physical projection) or metaphorically (status, honor). It is distinct from terms like ἀρχή ('rulership, beginning') or πρῶτος ('first'), focusing instead on the aspect of 'standing out above the rest.' The term appears infrequently in New Testament Greek and is more often found in extrabiblical and later Greek literature to denote eminence or notable position.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
from a compound of ἐκ and ἔχω (meaning to stand out); prominence (figuratively):--principal.
Root Family
ἐξοχή (exochē) — prominence, preeminence, distinction, standing out
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1851-01 |
ἐξοχὴν | exochen | N ACC F SG |
prominence | prominence | prominence | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G1851-01 |
Acts 25:23 | ἐξοχὴν | exochen | N ACC F SG |
prominence | prominence | prominence |