Transliteration: uper · preposition
| Meaning | in behalf of, above |
|---|---|
| Part of speech | preposition |
| Frequency | 150x in the New Testament |
| Key inflected forms | ὑπὲρ |
| Example verses | Matt 5:44 · Matt 10:24 · Matt 10:37 · Mark 9:40 · Mark 14:24 |
ὑπέρ (uper) is a preposition that occurs 150 times in the Greek New Testament (Koine). It means “in behalf of, above” and first appears in Matt 5:44.
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