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Vine's Expository Dictionary of NT Words [1]
"a part," is translated "behalf" in the AV of 2—Corinthians 9:3 (RV, "respect") and 1—Peter 4:16; here the most authentic texts have onoma, "a name;" hence RV, "in this name." See Coast , Craft , Part , Piece , Portion , Respect , Sort.
"on behalf of," is to be distinguished from anti, "instead of." See Note +, p. 9.
King James Dictionary [2]
Behalf n. behaf. See Behoof.
1. Favor advantage convenience, profit support, defense, vindication. The advocate pleads in behalf of the prisoner. The patriot suffers in behalf of his country. 2. Part side noting substitution, or the act of taking the part of another as, the agent appeared in behalf of his constituents, and entered a claim.
Webster's Dictionary [3]
(n.) Advantage; favor; stead; benefit; interest; profit; support; defense; vindication.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia [4]
bē̇ haf Exodus 27:21 Job 36:2 hupér 2 Corinthians 5:20 2 Corinthians 5:21 Philippians 1:29 2 Corinthians 5:12 2 Corinthians 7:4 2 Corinthians 8:24 2 Corinthians 9:2 2 Corinthians 12:5 Huper 2 Corinthians 5:20
