The term "outstripped" is not directly found in the Berean Standard Bible or other traditional translations of the Bible. However, the concept of surpassing or exceeding others in various contexts is present throughout the Scriptures. This entry explores the biblical themes and narratives where the idea of outstripping or surpassing is evident.

Biblical Context and Themes

1. Righteousness and Faithfulness:
The Bible often speaks of individuals who outstrip others in terms of righteousness and faithfulness. For example, Noah is described as a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, who walked faithfully with God (Genesis 6:9). His faithfulness set him apart, allowing him to outstrip his contemporaries in moral and spiritual standing.

2. Wisdom and Understanding:
Solomon is a prime example of someone who outstripped others in wisdom. When God offered to grant him anything he desired, Solomon asked for wisdom to govern the people. As a result, God granted him unparalleled wisdom, making him wiser than anyone else (1 Kings 3:12). His wisdom outstripped that of all the kings of the earth, drawing people from distant lands to hear his insights.

3. Zeal and Devotion:
The Apostle Paul is noted for his zeal and devotion to the Gospel. In his letter to the Galatians, Paul recounts how he advanced in Judaism beyond many of his contemporaries, being extremely zealous for the traditions of his fathers (Galatians 1:14). After his conversion, his zeal for Christ and missionary work outstripped that of many, as he tirelessly spread the Gospel across the Roman Empire.

4. Love and Sacrifice:
Jesus Christ is the ultimate example of outstripping others in love and sacrifice. His willingness to lay down His life for humanity is unparalleled. In John 15:13, Jesus states, "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." His sacrificial love outstripped all others, providing the perfect model for believers to emulate.

5. Perseverance and Endurance:
The concept of outstripping is also evident in the perseverance and endurance of the saints. Hebrews 12:1 encourages believers to "run with endurance the race set out for us," suggesting a spiritual race where believers strive to outstrip challenges and obstacles through faith and perseverance.

Applications in Christian Life

The idea of outstripping others in a biblical sense is not about competition or pride but about excelling in virtues that honor God. Christians are encouraged to grow in righteousness, wisdom, zeal, love, and perseverance, seeking to surpass worldly standards and reflect the character of Christ. The Apostle Paul exhorts believers to "excel still more" in love and holiness (1 Thessalonians 4:1, 10), urging them to continually strive for spiritual growth and maturity.

In summary, while the specific term "outstripped" may not appear in the biblical text, the concept is woven throughout Scripture, illustrating the call for believers to surpass worldly measures and pursue excellence in their walk with God.(imp. & p. p.) of Outstrip.

The Life of Mr. Hugh Binning.
... When he was at the grammar school, he made so great proficiency in the knowledge
of the Latin tongue, and Roman authors, that he outstripped his condisciples ...
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The Testament of Naphtali Concerning Natural Goodness.
... And we all of us ran together, and Levi laid hold of the sun, and Judah outstripped
the others and seized the moon, and they were both of them lifted up with ...
/.../viii the testament of naphtali concerning.htm

From the Saying of Our Lord we Know that the Flesh is Weak...
... The philosophers have been outstripped,"for instance Heraclitus, who, smeared with
cow dung, burned himself; and Empedocles, who leapt down into the fires of ...
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Introduction
... The commanding appeal of the little ones opened the door of advance, and, as a result,
the Elementary Division of the school has outstripped the rest in its ...
/.../christianbookshelf.org/alexander/the boy and the sunday school/introduction.htm

Adjusting the Local Church to the Community
... The rapid advance of the social spirit in modern life has outstripped existing agencies
in their preparation to meet the new approach to the solution of ...
/.../vogt/church cooperation in community life/chapter vii adjusting the local.htm

Argument: Minucius Relates How Delightful
... emerged from the abyss of darkness into the light of wisdom and truth, he did not
cast off his associate, but"what is more glorious still"he outstripped him ...
/.../the octavius of minucius felix/chapter i argument minucius relates how.htm

The Treasure of Grace
... And surely we might affirm the like of Paul. Among his compeers he outstripped
them all in declaring the grace that bringeth salavation. ...
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The Treasure Cave
... "Nay, the mother heart in me would not suffer me to desert Rachel. I stayed
without this place, and ye outstripped me when ye fled. ...
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An Appeal to Sinners
... Now the Scribes and Pharisees wished to slander Christ; but in so doing they
outstripped their intentions, and bestowed upon him a title of renown. ...
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Treatise on the Priesthood. Book I.
... number there was one who excelled all the rest in his attachment to me, striving
to outstrip them as much as they themselves outstripped ordinary acquaintance. ...
/.../chrysostom/on the priesthood/treatise on the priesthood book.htm

Outstripped (2 Occurrences)
... Multi-Version Concordance Outstripped (2 Occurrences). ... And he said to him, run. And
Ahimaaz ran by the way of the plain, And outstripped the Cushite. (DBY). ...
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Outward (17 Occurrences)

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Outstrip (1 Occurrence)

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Judaism (5 Occurrences)
... Galatians 1:14 and how in devotion to Judaism I outstripped many men of my own age
among my people, being far more zealous than they on behalf of the ...
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Devotion (17 Occurrences)
... Galatians 1:14 and how in devotion to Judaism I outstripped many men of my own age
among my people, being far more zealous than they on behalf of the ...
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Forefathers (135 Occurrences)
... (WEY NIV). Galatians 1:14 and how in devotion to Judaism I outstripped many men
of my own age among my people, being far more zealous than they on behalf of the ...
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Behalf (140 Occurrences)
... Galatians 1:14 and how in devotion to Judaism I outstripped many men of my own age
among my people, being far more zealous than they on behalf of the ...
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Asmoneans
... Trying to secure the aid of the Maccabees, he greatly extended the former concessions,
and when Balas outstripped him in generosity and appointed Jonathan high ...
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Philippi (8 Occurrences)
... division survived at this time), Amphipolis was its capital and was apparently still
its most important city, though destined to be outstripped by Philippi ...
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