The meaning of “ὑπέρ”
Understanding hypér reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary preposition (+ exceeding, abundantly) above, in (on) behalf of, beyond, by, + very chiefest, concerning, excee...
ὑπέρ
a primary preposition (+ 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. - "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
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 10:24 | “The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord.” Word: ὑπέρ (hypér) | |
| Acts 15:26 | “Men that have hazarded their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Word: ὑπέρ (hypér) | |
| Galatians 2:20 | “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.” Word: ὑπέρ (hypér) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 5:13 | “And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.” Word: ὑπέρ (hypér) | |
| Philemon 1:16 | “Not now as a servant, but above a servant, a brother beloved, specially to me, but how much more unto thee, both in the flesh, and in the Lord?” Word: ὑπέρ (hypér) |