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The meaning of Behalf in the Bible
(From International Standard Bible Encyclopedia)be-haf': "On the part of" (Exodus 27:21, i.e. so far as it affects them); "on the side of" (Job 36:2). For huper, "over," in the sense of furnishing assistance, as in II Corinthians 5:20, "in the interest of Christ" (verse 21); "for our good," "in his cause" (Philippians 1:29); also, often in 2Co., in general sense of "concerning" (II Corinthians 5:12; II Corinthians 7:4; II Corinthians 8:24; II Corinthians 9:2; II Corinthians 12:5). Huper does not of itself indicate substitution, although one who shelters ("is over") another, suffers "in his stead" (the King James Version II Corinthians 5:20), as well as "in his behalf."
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