Vocabulary Form
ὑπέρ
Definition

gen: in behalf of;
acc: above

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

Hebrews 7:27 He has no need to offer up daily sacrifices, like those other high priests, first for (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-gen) their own sins and then for the sins of the people, for this he did once for all when he offered up himself.
Hebrews 9:7 however into the second room only the high priest entered, and that only once a year, and not without taking blood, which he offered for (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-gen) himself and for the sins committed unintentionally by the people.
Hebrews 9:24 For Christ did not enter a sanctuary made with hands, that was a mere copy of the true one, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God on (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-gen) our behalf (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-gen).
Hebrews 10:12 But when this priest had offered a single sacrifice for (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-gen) sins for all time, he sat down at the right hand of God,
Hebrews 13:17 Continue to obey your leaders and submit to them, for they keep watch over (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-gen) your souls as those who must give an account. Let them do this with joy, and not with groaning, for that would be of no advantage to you.
James 5:16 Therefore confess your sins to one another and pray for (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-gen) one another so that you may be healed. The active prayer of a righteous person has great power.
1 Peter 2:21 For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-gen) you, leaving behind for you an example so that you might follow in his footsteps.
1 Peter 3:18 Because Christ also suffered once for our sins, the righteous on behalf of (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-gen) the unrighteous, that he might lead you to God. He was put to death in the flesh but made alive in the spirit,
1 John 3:16 By this we have come to know love: that he laid down his life on (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-gen) our behalf (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-gen). And we are obligated to lay down our lives for (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-gen) the brothers.
3 John 1:7 because they set out for the sake (hyper | ὑπέρ | prep-gen) of the Name, accepting nothing from nonbelievers.