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ὑπέρ G5228
G5228 is the Greek word ὑπέρ, transliterated hypér. The King James Version most often renders it for.
What it means
"over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, more than.
Where it comes from
a primary preposition.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 152 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: (+ exceeding, abundantly) above, in (on) behalf of, beyond, by, + very chiefest, concerning, exceeding (above, -ly), for, + very highly, more (than), of, over, on the part of, for sake of, in stead, than, to(-ward), very.
Verses using ὑπέρ
The first 40 of 144 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 5:44 · KJV
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Matthew 10:24 · KJV
The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord.
Matthew 10:37 · KJV
He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.
Mark 9:40 · KJV
For he that is not against us is on our part.
Luke 6:28 · KJV
Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.
Luke 6:40 · KJV
The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master.
Luke 9:50 · KJV
And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us.
Luke 16:8 · KJV
And the lord commended the unjust steward, because he had done wisely: for the children of this world are in their generation wiser than the children of light.
Luke 22:19 · KJV
And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
Luke 22:20 · KJV
Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.
John 6:51 · KJV
I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.
John 10:11 · KJV
I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep.
John 10:15 · KJV
As the Father knoweth me, even so know I the Father: and I lay down my life for the sheep.
John 11:4 · KJV
When Jesus heard that, he said, This sickness is not unto death, but for the glory of God, that the Son of God might be glorified thereby.
John 11:50 · KJV
Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should die for the people, and that the whole nation perish not.
John 11:51 · KJV
And this spake he not of himself: but being high priest that year, he prophesied that Jesus should die for that nation;
John 11:52 · KJV
And not for that nation only, but that also he should gather together in one the children of God that were scattered abroad.
John 13:37 · KJV
Peter said unto him, Lord, why cannot I follow thee now? I will lay down my life for thy sake.
John 13:38 · KJV
Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily, I say unto thee, The cock shall not crow, till thou hast denied me thrice.
John 15:13 · KJV
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
John 17:19 · KJV
And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they also might be sanctified through the truth.
John 18:14 · KJV
Now Caiaphas was he, which gave counsel to the Jews, that it was expedient that one man should die for the people.
Acts 5:41 · KJV
And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name.
Acts 8:24 · KJV
Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the LORD for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon me.
Acts 9:16 · KJV
For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name’s sake.
Acts 12:5 · KJV
Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.
Acts 15:26 · KJV
Men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Acts 21:13 · KJV
Then Paul answered, What mean ye to weep and to break mine heart? for I am ready not to be bound only, but also to die at Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus.
Acts 21:26 · KJV
Then Paul took the men, and the next day purifying himself with them entered into the temple, to signify the accomplishment of the days of purification, until that an offering should be offered for every one of them.
Acts 26:1 · KJV
Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself:
Acts 26:13 · KJV
At midday, O king, I saw in the way a light from heaven, above the brightness of the sun, shining round about me and them which journeyed with me.
Romans 1:5 · KJV
By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:
Romans 1:8 · KJV
First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.
Romans 5:6 · KJV
For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.
Romans 5:7 · KJV
For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die.
Romans 5:8 · KJV
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 8:26 · KJV
Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
Romans 8:27 · KJV
And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
Romans 8:31 · KJV
What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
Romans 8:32 · KJV
He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?
Common questions
What does Strong's G5228 mean?
G5228 is the Greek word ὑπέρ (hypér), meaning "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, more than.
How is G5228 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it for (108 times), above (11 times), of (11 times), more than (3 times), on (3 times), among others.
How many times does G5228 appear in the Bible?
ὑπέρ (hypér) is tagged in 144 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G5228 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: a primary preposition.
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