Words the Bible translates as in order that
English uses one word here. The Bible uses 3 words, and they do not mean the same thing. Each is listed with what it actually means, most frequent first.
- hinaἵναa subordinating conjunction that introduces a dependent clause, carrying a range of functions from purpose to result to content to command depending on context
- ma'anמַעַןpurpose or ground: what an action is aimed at, or the person or thing it is done for the sake of
- avurעָבוּרa joining word that ties an action to the reason or the goal behind it: because of, for the sake of, or so that
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