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H4616
לְמַעַן
lema'an
Pronunciation: mah'-an
Definition
properly, heed, i.e. purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that
KJV Renderings
because of, to the end (intent) that, for (to,... 's sake), [phrase] lest, that, to.
Word Analysis
Root: ענה
Preposition
EN: to the end that
ES: a fin de que
Etymology: from H6030 (עָנָה);
Appears in 1 verse (Hebroni)