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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. Ephesians 1:16ὑπὲρ · for
    I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers,
  2. Ephesians 1:22ὑπὲρ · over
    And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church,
  3. Ephesians 3:1ὑπὲρ · for the sake of
    For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles...
  4. Ephesians 3:13ὑπὲρ · for
    So I ask you not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.
  5. Ephesians 3:20ὑπὲρ · immeasurably; ὑπερεκπερισσοῦ · more than
    Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,
  6. Ephesians 5:2ὑπὲρ · for
    …and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.
  7. Ephesians 5:20ὑπὲρ · for
    …always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
  8. Ephesians 5:25ὑπὲρ · for
    Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave Himself up for her
  9. Ephesians 6:19ὑπὲρ · for
    Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel,
  10. Ephesians 6:20ὑπὲρ · for
    …for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should.
  11. Philippians 1:4ὑπὲρ · for
    In every prayer for all of you, I always pray with joy,
  12. Philippians 1:7ὑπὲρ · about
    It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me.
  13. Philippians 1:29ὑπὲρ · on behalf; ὑπὲρ · for
    For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,
  14. Philippians 2:9ὑπὲρ · above
    Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names,
  15. Philippians 2:13ὑπὲρ · on behalf of
    For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.
  16. Philippians 4:10ὑπὲρ · for
    Now I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.
  17. Colossians 1:7ὑπὲρ · behalf
    You learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,
  18. Colossians 1:9ὑπὲρ · for
    For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
  19. Colossians 1:24ὑπὲρ · for you; ὑπὲρ · for the sake of
    Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church.
  20. Colossians 2:1ὑπὲρ · for
    For I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at Laodicea, and for all who have not met me face to face,
  21. Colossians 4:12ὑπὲρ · for
    Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in the full will of God.
  22. Colossians 4:13ὑπὲρ · for
    For I testify about him that he goes to great pains for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis.
  23. 1 Thessalonians 3:2ὑπὲρ · in
    We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,
  24. 1 Thessalonians 3:10ὑπερεκπερισσοῦ · most earnestly
    Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you face to face and supply what is lacking in your faith.
  25. 1 Thessalonians 5:13ὑπερεκπερισσοῦ · in highest {regard}
    In love, hold them in highest regard because of their work. Live in peace with one another.
  26. 2 Thessalonians 1:4ὑπὲρ · about
    That is why we boast among God’s churches about your perseverance and faith in the face of all the persecution and affliction you are enduring.
  27. 2 Thessalonians 1:5ὑπὲρ · for
    All this is clear evidence of God’s righteous judgment. And so you will be counted worthy of the kingdom of God, for which you are suffering.
  28. 2 Thessalonians 2:1ὑπὲρ · concerning
    Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to Him, we ask you, brothers,
  29. 1 Timothy 2:1ὑπὲρ · for
    First of all, then, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone—
  30. 1 Timothy 2:2ὑπὲρ · for
    …for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.
  31. 1 Timothy 2:6ὑπὲρ · for
    …who gave Himself as a ransom for all—the testimony that was given at just the right time.
  32. Titus 2:14ὑπὲρ · for
    He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
  33. Philemon 1:13ὑπὲρ
    I would have liked to keep him with me, so that on your behalf he could minister to me in my chains for the gospel.
  34. Philemon 1:16ὑπὲρ · better than
    …no longer as a slave, but better than a slave, as a beloved brother. He is especially beloved to me, but even more so to you, both in person and in the Lord.
  35. Philemon 1:21ὑπὲρ · more
    Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask.
  36. Hebrews 2:9ὑπὲρ · for
    But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor because He suffered death, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone.
  37. Hebrews 4:12ὑπὲρ · than
    For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
  38. Hebrews 5:1ὑπὲρ · to represent; ὑπὲρ · for
    Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.
  39. Hebrews 6:20ὑπὲρ
    …where Jesus our forerunner has entered on our behalf. He has become a high priest forever in the order of Melchizedek.
  40. Hebrews 7:25ὑπὲρ · for
    Therefore He is able to save completely those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to intercede for them.
  41. Hebrews 7:27ὑπὲρ · for
    Unlike the other high priests, He does not need to offer daily sacrifices, first for His own sins and then for the sins of the people; He sacrificed for sin once for all when He offered up Himself.
  42. Hebrews 9:7ὑπὲρ · for
    But only the high priest entered the second room, and then only once a year, and never without blood, which he offered for himself and for the sins the people had committed in ignorance.
  43. Hebrews 9:24ὑπὲρ · on our behalf
    For Christ did not enter a man-made copy of the true sanctuary, but He entered heaven itself, now to appear on our behalf in the presence of God.
  44. Hebrews 10:12ὑπὲρ · for
    But when this Priest had offered for all time one sacrifice for sins, He sat down at the right hand of God.
  45. Hebrews 13:17ὑπὲρ · over
    Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.
  46. James 5:16ὑπὲρ · for
    Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail.