11 occurrences

'Superior' in the Bible

I grant your request, and give you a wise and discerning mind superior to that of anyone who has preceded or will succeed you.

Verse ConceptsDiscernment Of GovernorsWisdom, Human ImportanceUnique Individuals

Yes, I know the Lord is great, and our Lord is superior to all gods.

Verse ConceptsKnowing God, Nature OfAbove All Godsgreatness

They say to the people: "Journey over to Calneh and look at it! Then go from there to Hamath-Rabbah! Then go down to Gath of the Philistines! Are they superior to our two kingdoms? Is their territory larger than yours?"

Verse ConceptsAdvantages

The one who comes from above is superior to all. The one who is from the earth belongs to the earth and speaks about earthly things. The one who comes from heaven is superior to all.

Verse ConceptsPreeminence Of ChristChrist And HeavenAll Authority Has Been Given To JesusHeaven Better Than EarthSchoolThe EarthGoing To HeavenThe WorldPerspective

and know his will and approve the superior things because you receive instruction from the law,

Verse ConceptsInstructionScholarsKnowing God's WillGreat ThingsStudying The LawKnowing God's Characterdiscrimination

When I came to you, brothers and sisters, I did not come with superior eloquence or wisdom as I proclaimed the testimony of God.

Verse ConceptsMinisters, Way They Should TeachPeople VisitingWitness To The GospelFoolishness Of GodExcellenceSpeechpreachingtestimonyego

Thus he became so far better than the angels as he has inherited a name superior to theirs.

Verse ConceptsAngel of the LordPreeminence Of ChristAngels

Now without dispute the inferior is blessed by the superior,

Verse ConceptsGreat And SmallBlessing

Bible Theasaurus

Distinguished (26 instances)
Exceeding (100 instances)
Greater (253 instances)
Higher (87 instances)
Major (4 instances)
Master (460 instances)
Ranking (5 instances)
Superior (40 instances)
Victor (10 instances)

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