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ὑπέρ

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greekNew TestamentPreposition155 occurrences22 books139 verses

Definition

ὑπέρ (when following subst.—poët.—ὕπερ; so as adv., 2 Corinthians 11:23),

prep. with genitive, accusative

I. C. genitive, primarily of place (rest or motion), over, above, across, beyond, hence, metaphorically,

1. for, on behalf of: of prayer, Matthew 5:44, Acts 8:24, Romans 10:1, James 5:16, al.; of laying down life, John 10:11, Romans 9:3, al.; esp. of Christ giving his life for man's redemption, Mark 14:24, John 10:15, Acts 21:13, Romans 5:6-8, al.; opposite to κατά, Mark 9:40, Luke 9:50, Romans 8:31.

2. Causal, for, because of, for the sake of: with genitive of person(s), Acts 5:41, Romans 1:5, Philippians 1:29, 2 Corinthians 12:10, al.; with genitive of thing(s), John 11:4, Romans 15:8, 2 Corinthians 1:6, al.

3. = ἀντί (see M, Pr., 105), for, instead of, in the name of: 1 Corinthians 15:29, 2 Corinthians 5:15, 21, Galatians 3:13, Colossians 1:7, Phm 13 (cf. Field, Notes, 225).

4. In more colourless sense, = περί (M, Pr., l.with), for, concerning, with regard to: Romans 9:27, 2 Corinthians 1:6; 8:23; 12:8, Philippians 1:7, 2 Thessalonians 2:1, al.

II. C. accusative, primarily of place, over, beyond, across, hence, metaphorically, of measure or degree in excess, above, beyond, over, more than: Matthew 10:24, 37, Luke 6:40, Acts 26:13, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 2 Corinthians 1:8, Ephesians 1:22; 3:20, Phm 16, al.; after comparatives = than (Judges 11:25, al.), Luke 16:8, Hebrews 4:12.

III. As adv. (see supr. ad init.), more: ὕπερ ἐγώ, I more, 2 Corinthians 11:23; in compounds, see: ὑπεράνω, ὑπερλίαν, ὑπερπερισσῶς.

IV. In composition: over (ὑπεραίρω), beyond (ὑπερβάλλω), more (ὐπερνικάω), on behalf of (ὐπερεντυγχάνω).

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ὑπέρ:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

155 total
  1. Matthew 5:44ὑπὲρ · for
    But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
  2. Matthew 10:24ὑπὲρ · above; ὑπὲρ · above
    A disciple is not above his teacher, nor a servant above his master.
  3. Matthew 10:37ὑπὲρ · more than; ὑπὲρ · more than
    Anyone who loves his father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me;
  4. Mark 9:40ὑπὲρ · for
    For whoever is not against us is for us.
  5. Mark 14:24ὑπὲρ · for
    He said to them, “This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many.
  6. Luke 6:40ὑπὲρ · above
    A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher.
  7. Luke 9:50ὑπὲρ · for
    “Do not stop him,” Jesus replied, “for whoever is not against you is for you.”
  8. Luke 16:8ὑπὲρ · than [are]
    The master commended the dishonest manager because he had acted shrewdly. For the sons of this age are more shrewd in dealing with their own kind than are the sons of light.
  9. Luke 22:19ὑπὲρ · for
    And He took the bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body, given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”
  10. Luke 22:20ὑπὲρ · for
    In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is poured out for you.
  11. John 1:30ὑπὲρ · of
    This is He of whom I said, ‘A man who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.’
  12. John 6:51ὑπὲρ · for
    I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. And this bread, which I will give for the life of the world, is My flesh.”
  13. John 10:11ὑπὲρ · for
    I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.
  14. John 10:15ὑπὲρ · for
    …just as the Father knows Me and I know the Father. And I lay down My life for the sheep.
  15. John 11:4ὑπὲρ · [it is] for
    When Jesus heard this, He said, “This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for the glory of God, so that the Son of God may be glorified through it.”
  16. John 11:50ὑπὲρ · for
    You do not realize that it is better for you that one man die for the people than that the whole nation perish.”
  17. John 11:51ὑπὲρ · for
    Caiaphas did not say this on his own. Instead, as high priest that year, he was prophesying that Jesus would die for the nation,
  18. John 11:52ὑπὲρ · for
    …and not only for the nation, but also for the scattered children of God, to gather them together into one.
  19. John 13:37ὑπὲρ · for
    “Lord,” said Peter, “why can’t I follow You now? I will lay down my life for You.”
  20. John 13:38ὑπὲρ · for
    “Will you lay down your life for Me?” Jesus replied. “Truly, truly, I tell you, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times.
  21. John 15:13ὑπὲρ · for
    Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.
  22. John 17:19ὑπὲρ · For
    For them I sanctify Myself, so that they too may be sanctified by the truth.
  23. John 18:14ὑπὲρ · for
    Caiaphas was the one who had advised the Jews that it would be better if one man died for the people.
  24. Acts 5:41ὑπὲρ · for
    The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.
  25. Acts 8:24ὑπὲρ · for
    Then Simon answered, “Pray to the Lord for me, so that nothing you have said may happen to me.”
  26. Acts 9:16ὑπὲρ · for
    I will show him how much he must suffer for My name.”
  27. Acts 15:26ὑπὲρ · for
    …men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
  28. Acts 21:13ὑπὲρ · for
    Then Paul answered, “Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.”
  29. Acts 21:26ὑπὲρ · for
    So the next day Paul took the men and purified himself along with them. Then he entered the temple to give notice of the date when their purification would be complete and the offering would be made for each of them.
  30. Acts 26:1ὑπὲρ · for
    Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense:
  31. Acts 26:13ὑπὲρ
    About noon, O king, as I was on the road, I saw a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, shining around me and my companions.
  32. Romans 1:5ὑπὲρ · [and] on behalf of
    Through Him and on behalf of His name, we received grace and apostleship to call all those among the Gentiles to the obedience that comes from faith.
  33. Romans 5:6ὑπὲρ · for
    For at just the right time, while we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.
  34. Romans 5:7ὑπὲρ · for; ὑπὲρ · for
    Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die.
  35. Romans 5:8ὑπὲρ · for
    But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
  36. Romans 8:27ὑπὲρ · for
    And He who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints according to the will of God.
  37. Romans 8:31ὑπὲρ · for
    What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
  38. Romans 8:32ὑπὲρ · for
    He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things?
  39. Romans 8:34ὑπὲρ · for
    Who is there to condemn us? For Christ Jesus, who died, and more than that was raised to life, is at the right hand of God—and He is interceding for us.
  40. Romans 9:3ὑπὲρ · for the sake of
    For I could wish that I myself were cursed and cut off from Christ for the sake of my brothers, my own flesh and blood,
  41. Romans 9:27ὑπὲρ · concerning
    Isaiah cries out concerning Israel: “Though the number of the Israelites is like the sand of the sea, only the remnant will be saved.
  42. Romans 10:1ὑπὲρ · for
    Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for the Israelites is for their salvation.
  43. Romans 14:15ὑπὲρ · for
    If your brother is distressed by what you eat, you are no longer acting in love. Do not by your eating destroy your brother, for whom Christ died.
  44. Romans 15:8ὑπὲρ · on behalf of
    For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs,
  45. Romans 15:9ὑπὲρ · for [His]
    …so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.”
  46. Romans 15:30ὑπὲρ · for
    Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me.
  47. Romans 16:4ὑπὲρ · for
    …who have risked their lives for me. Not only I but all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them.