Greek · Strong's G5228 · Preposition

ὑπέρ

huper

above/for

158times used
142verses
22books

How it's translated

Definition

ὑπέρ (when following subst.—poët.—ὕπερ; so as adv., 2Co.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, Mat.5:44, Act.8:24, Rom.10:1, Jas.5:16, al.; of laying down life, Jhn.10:11, Rom.9:3, al.; esp. of Christ giving his life for man's redemption, Mrk.14:24, Jhn.10:15, Act.21:13, Rom.5:6-8, al.; opposite to κατά, Mrk.9:40, Luk.9:50, Rom.8:31.

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