Dictionary entry

ἐξοχή

G. Abbott-Smith's A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament

ἐξοχή, -ῆς, ἡ

(< ἐξέχω, to stand out), [in LXX for שֵׁן, Jb 39:28 *;]

1. a projection (ἐ. πέτρας, Jb 39:28).

2. Metaph., eminence, excellence: οἱ κατ’ ἐ., the chief men, Ac 25:23.†