kreitton marks what is superior or preferable when set against an alternative, person, possession, or provision.

The term consistently marks one side of a comparison as superior or preferable: a course of action may be preferred, and persons, possessions, hopes, covenants, promises, words, or sacrifices may be presented as surpassing what they are compared with.

1. Comparative superiority or preference · dominant

   The comparative forms identify the preferable or surpassing side of an explicit comparison. In 1 Corinthians 7:9 the APB renders marriage as preferable to burning; in Hebrews 1:4 it presents a name as surpassing that of angels; and Hebrews 8:6 places a covenant and promises in comparison with others. Hebrews 9:23 similarly contrasts sacrifices for heavenly things with the sacrifices just mentioned.

   1 Corinthians 7:9Hebrews 1:4Hebrews 8:6Hebrews 9:23Hebrews 10:34Philippians 1:23

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB variously presents the comparisons with “better,” “greater,” “more excellent,” and “stronger.” These renderings reflect the verses’ comparative settings.