Strong’s G5245 · Greek
ὑπερνικάω
hypernikáō
Definition
to vanquish beyond, i.e. gain a decisive victory
Etymology
from G5228 (ὑπέρ) and G3528 (νικάω);
Where the KJV renders it
- more than conquer
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