Huperecho describes being ranked above others or surpassing a stated measure.

The term most often marks a person or authority as above another in standing; it also describes worth or peace as exceeding what is set beside it.

1. Above others in standing · dominant

   In Romans 13:1, the present active participle describes authorities to which every soul is to be subject; the APB renders them “higher authorities.” In 1 Peter 2:13 it describes a king “as one who is higher,” and in Philippians 2:3 it frames humility as considering others “higher than yourselves.”

   Romans 13:11 Peter 2:13Philippians 2:3
2. Surpassing a measure or comparison · common

   In Philippians 3:8, the neuter participle qualifies the worth of knowing Christ Jesus, which the APB renders as “surpassing worth.” In Philippians 4:7, the feminine participle describes God's peace in relation to “all understanding”; the APB renders the clause “which surpasses all understanding.”

   Philippians 3:8Philippians 4:7

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB uses “higher” for people and authorities, and “surpassing” or “surpasses” for worth and peace. These renderings confirm the clauses' comparative relations rather than define each form independently.