Definition
gen: in behalf of;
acc: above
Vocabulary Form
ὑπέρ
Erasmian
Modern
Frequency
150
GK
5642
Cognates
"Hyper" is a common prefix designating excess, abundance.
An hyperbole is an exaggeration for effect.
Mnemonics
Let's play hoops above the rim.
Mnemonic Singing
Died He for me, who caused His pain,
For me, who Him to death pursued?
Song
Biblical Concordance
| Acts 9:16 | for I will show him how much he must suffer for (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-gen) the sake of my name.” |
| Acts 15:26 | men who have risked their lives for (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-gen) the sake of our Lord Jesus Christ. |
| Acts 21:13 | Then Paul answered, “What are you doing, weeping and breaking my heart? For I am ready not only to be tied up but also to die in Jerusalem for (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-gen) the name of the Lord Jesus.” |
| Acts 21:26 | Then Paul took the men and on the next day he purified himself with them and went into the temple, giving notice of the completion of the days of the purification, at which time the sacrifice would be offered on (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-gen) behalf of each one of them. |
| Acts 26:13 | and at midday I saw on the way, O king, a light from heaven, brighter than (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-acc) the sun, that shone around me and those who journeyed with me. |
| Romans 1:5 | Through him we have received grace and apostleship to bring about the obedience of faith among all the nations on (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-gen) behalf of his name, |
| Romans 5:6 | For while we were still helpless, at the right time Christ died for (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-gen) the ungodly. |
| Romans 5:7 | For rarely will one die for (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-gen) an upright person — though perhaps for (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-gen) a genuinely good person one might actually dare to die. |
| Romans 5:8 | But God demonstrates his love for us in that while we were still sinners Christ died for (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-gen) us. |
| Romans 8:27 | And God, who searches our hearts, knows the desire of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-gen) the saints according to the will of God. |
| Romans 8:31 | What then shall we say in response to these things? If God is for (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-gen) us, who can be against us? |
| Romans 8:32 | He who did not spare his own Son, but delivered him up for (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-gen) us all, how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things? |
| Romans 8:34 | Who is it that condemns? Christ Jesus is the one who died — and more than that, he was raised — who is at the right hand of God, who also is interceding for (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-gen) us. |
| Romans 9:3 | For I could wish that I myself were accursed, cut off from Christ, for (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-gen) the sake of my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh, |
| Romans 9:27 | Isaiah cries out concerning (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-gen) Israel, “Even if the number of the sons of Israel were as the sand of the sea, only a remnant will be saved; |
| Romans 10:1 | Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-gen) the Israelites is that they may be saved. |
| Romans 14:15 | if your brother is being hurt by what you eat, you are no longer walking in love. Do not destroy by what you eat that brother for (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-gen) whom Christ died. |
| Romans 15:8 | For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-gen) behalf of the truth of God, in order to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs, |
| Romans 15:9 | and that the Gentiles might glorify God for (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-gen) his mercy. As it is written, “For this reason I will acknowledge you among the Gentiles and sing praises to your name.” |
| Romans 15:30 | Now I urge you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in fervent prayer to God on (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-gen) my behalf (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-gen), |
| Romans 16:4 | who risked their own necks for (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-gen) my life. Not only I but also all the churches of the Gentiles are grateful to them. |
| 1 Corinthians 1:13 | Has Christ been divided? Was Paul crucified for (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-gen) you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul? |
| 1 Corinthians 4:6 | I have applied all this to myself and Apollos for your benefit, brothers, that you may learn by us not to go beyond (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-acc) what is written, that none of you may be puffed up in favor (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-gen) of one against another. |
| 1 Corinthians 10:13 | No trial has overtaken you that is not distinctively human; and God is faithful; he will not let you be tested beyond (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-acc) what you can bear, but with the trial will also provide the way through, so that you will be able to endure it. |
| 1 Corinthians 10:30 | If I partake with thankfulness, why am I blamed because of that for (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-gen) which I give thanks? |