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hina G2443

ἵνα (hina) means “in order that/to” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

ἵνα Greek · G2443 668 tagged occurrences in 625 verses

Pronunciation guide: hin'-ah Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G2443

ἵνα · hina · in order that/to

ἵνα, I. adverb (poët., Hom., al.), 1. of place, where, whither. 2. of circumstance, when. II. Conjunction, 1. prop., final, denoting purpose or end (cl.), that, in order that, usually the first word in the clause, but sometimes (cl. also) preceded by an emphatic word (Act.19:4, Rom.11:31 (?), Gal.2:10, al.); (a) with optative (so in cl. after historic tenses): after a pres., Eph.1:17 (but WH, mg., subjc.; see Burton, §225, Rem., 2); (b) with subjc.: after a pres., Mrk.4:21, Luk.6:34, Jhn.3:15, Act.2:25, Rom.1:11, al.; after a pf., Mat.1:22, Jhn.5:23 1Co.9:22, al.; after an imperat. (present or aor.), Mat.7:1, Mrk.11:25, Jhn.10:38, 1Co.7:5, al.; after a delib. subjc., Mrk.1:38, al.; after a fut., Luk.16:4, Jhn.14:3, 1Co.15:28, al.; after historic tenses (where optative in cl.; WM, 359f.; M, Pr., 196f.), Mrk.6:41 (impf.), Jhn.4:8 (plpf.), Mrk.3:14 (aor.), al.; (with) in late writers (M, Pr., 35; Burton, §§198, 199), with indic., fut: Luk.20:10, 1Pe.3:1, al.; (d) as often in eccl. writers (Thayer, see word), with indic. pres.: 1Co.4:6, Gal.4:17, al. (?; but V. Burton, §198, Rem.); (e) εἰς (διὰ) τοῦτο, ἵνα: Jhn.18:37, 1Ti.1:16, al.; τούτου χάριν, Tit.1:5; (f) elliptical constructions: omission of the principal verb, Jhn.1:8, 2Th.3:9, 1Jn.2:19, al.; of the final verb, Rom.4:16, 2Co.8:13, al. 2. In late writers, definitive, = inf. (WM, 420; Bl, §69, 1), that; (a) after verbs of wishing, caring, striving, etc.: θέλω, Mat.7:12, al.; ζητῶ, 1Co.4:2 14:12; ζηλόω, 1Co.14:1, al.; (b) after verbs of saying, asking, exhorting: εἰπεῖν, Mat.4:3, al.; ἐρωτῶ, Mrk.7:26, al.; παρακαλῶ, Mat.14:36, 1Co.1:10, al., etc.; (with) after words expressing expediency, etc.: συμφέρει, Mat.18:6, Jhn.11:50, al.; ἱκανός, Mat.8:8, Luk.7:6; χρείαν ἔχω, Jhn.2:25, al, etc.; (d) after substantives, adding further definition: ὥρα, Jhn.12:23 13:1; χρόνος, Rev.2:21; συνήθεια, Jhn.18:39; μισθός, 1Co.9:18. 3. In late writers, ecbatic, denoting the result, = ὥστε, that, so that (M, Pr., 206ff.; WM, 572; Bl., §69, 3; Burton, §223): Rom.11:11, 1Co.7:29, 1Th.5:4, al. (but see Thayer, see word); so with the formula referring to the fulfilment of prophecy, ἵνα πληρωθῇ, Mat.1:22 2:14, Jhn.13:18, al. (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

in order that, so that.

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How translators render G2443

Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.

BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
so that 224
to 157
that 85
so 15
in order that 12
vvv 10
for 9
in order 7
then 6
and 5
why 4
in order to 3
or 3
pray that 3
this was 3
to have 3
and to 2
for fear that 2
how 2
otherwise 2
this 2
was that 2
when 2
and so 1
as 1
as a result 1
as to 1
but that 1
expecting 1
god to 1
have 1
he did this to 1
he redeemed us in order that 1
his purpose was that 1
i ask that 1
if 1
in preparation 1
in this way 1
lest 1
let 1
may 1
please 1
rather than 1
ready to 1
see that 1
so as 1
so as to say 1
tell me so that 1
the gift 1
their departure 1
therefore 1
they were hoping 1
this happened so that 1
this has happened that 1
this is to 1
this was to 1
thus 1
to cause 1
to make it 1
to show that 1
to suggest that 1
to this end 1
trying 1
was to 1
we wanted to 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
that 519
to 65
lest 35
for 5
why 5
for to 2
albeit 1
and 1
because 1
being 1
come 1
fathers 1
haply 1
so 1
so as 1
so that 1
than 1
that it 1
that so 1
that were 1
the scriptures 1
to be 1
to supply 1
wherefore 1
ye would abound 1

Verses containing G2443

Page 10 of 13. 625 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.

  1. Philippians 1:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight,

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  2. Philippians 1:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    so that you may be able to test and prove what is best and may be pure and blameless for the day of Christ,

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  3. Philippians 1:26 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    so that through my coming to you again your exultation in Christ Jesus will resound on account of me.

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  4. Philippians 1:27 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Nevertheless, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in one spirit, contending together as one for the faith of the gospel,

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  5. Philippians 2:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being united in spirit and purpose.

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  6. Philippians 2:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,

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  7. Philippians 2:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world

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  8. Philippians 2:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I learn how you are doing.

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  9. Philippians 2:27 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He was sick indeed, nearly unto death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow.

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  10. Philippians 2:28 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Therefore I am all the more eager to send him, so that when you see him again you may rejoice, and I may be less anxious.

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  11. Philippians 2:30 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    because he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to make up for your deficit of service to me.

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  12. Philippians 3:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ

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  13. Colossians 1:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,

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  14. Colossians 1:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence.

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  15. Colossians 1:28 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.

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  16. Colossians 2:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ,

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  17. Colossians 2:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I say this so that no one will deceive you by smooth rhetoric.

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  18. Colossians 3:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Fathers, do not provoke your children, so they will not become discouraged.

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  19. Colossians 4:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.

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  20. Colossians 4:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Pray that I may declare it clearly, as I should.

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  21. Colossians 4:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.

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  22. Colossians 4:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in the full will of God.

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  23. Colossians 4:16 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    After this letter has been read among you, make sure that it is also read in the church of the Laodiceans, and that you in turn read the letter from Laodicea.

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  24. Colossians 4:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.”

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  25. 1 Thessalonians 2:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    hindering us from telling the Gentiles how they may be saved. As a result, they continue to heap up their sins to full capacity; the utmost wrath has come upon them.

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  26. 1 Thessalonians 4:1 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.

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  27. 1 Thessalonians 4:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.

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  28. 1 Thessalonians 4:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Brothers, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who are without hope.

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  29. 1 Thessalonians 5:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But you, brothers, are not in the darkness so that this day should overtake you like a thief.

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  30. 1 Thessalonians 5:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He died for us so that, whether we are awake or asleep, we may live together with Him.

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  31. 2 Thessalonians 1:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    To this end, we always pray for you, that our God will count you worthy of His calling, and that He will powerfully fulfill your every good desire and work of faith,

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  32. 2 Thessalonians 2:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    in order that judgment may come upon all who have disbelieved the truth and delighted in wickedness.

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  33. 2 Thessalonians 3:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be held in honor, just as it was with you.

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  34. 2 Thessalonians 3:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men; for not everyone holds to the faith.

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  35. 2 Thessalonians 3:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Not that we lack this right, but we wanted to offer ourselves as an example for you to imitate.

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  36. 2 Thessalonians 3:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living.

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  37. 2 Thessalonians 3:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.

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  38. 1 Timothy 1:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    As I urged you on my departure to Macedonia, you should stay on at Ephesus to instruct certain men not to teach false doctrines

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  39. 1 Timothy 1:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But for this very reason I was shown mercy, so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display His perfect patience as an example to those who would believe in Him for eternal life.

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  40. 1 Timothy 1:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Timothy, my child, I entrust you with this command in keeping with the previous prophecies about you, so that by them you may fight the good fight,

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  41. 1 Timothy 1:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.

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  42. 1 Timothy 2:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    for kings and all those in authority—so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in all godliness and dignity.

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  43. 1 Timothy 3:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He must not be a recent convert, or he may become conceited and fall under the same condemnation as the devil.

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  44. 1 Timothy 3:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.

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  45. 1 Timothy 3:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    in case I am delayed, so that you will know how each one must conduct himself in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.

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  46. 1 Timothy 4:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Be diligent in these matters and absorbed in them, so that your progress will be evident to all.

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  47. 1 Timothy 5:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Give these instructions to the believers, so that they will be above reproach.

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  48. 1 Timothy 5:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    If any believing woman has dependent widows, she must assist them and not allow the church to be burdened, so that it can help the widows who are truly in need.

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  49. 1 Timothy 5:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin.

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  50. 1 Timothy 5:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels to maintain these principles without bias, and to do nothing out of partiality.

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