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ὑπέρ G5228

G5228 is the Greek word ὑπέρ, transliterated hypér. The King James Version most often renders it for.

Word: ὑπέρTransliteration: hypérLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 144 verses

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.

for 108×above 11×of 11×more than 3×on 3×that 3×behalf 3×sake 3×than 2×stead 2×very 2×sakes 1×

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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