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 11 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 Timothy 6:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence
All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their masters as fully worthy of honor, so that God’s name and our teaching will not be discredited.
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1 Timothy 6:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence
treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.
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2 Timothy 1:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence
Recalling your tears, I long to see you so that I may be filled with joy.
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2 Timothy 2:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence
A soldier refrains from entangling himself in civilian affairs, in order to please the one who enlisted him.
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2 Timothy 2:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence
For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.
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2 Timothy 3:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence
so that the man of God may be complete, fully equipped for every good work.
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2 Timothy 4:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence
But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion.
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Titus 1:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence
The reason I left you in Crete was that you would set in order what was unfinished and appoint elders in every town, as I directed you.
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Titus 1:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence
He must hold firmly to the faithful word as it was taught, so that he can encourage others by sound teaching and refute those who contradict it.
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Titus 1:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence
This testimony is true. Therefore rebuke them sternly, so that they will be sound in the faith
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Titus 2:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence
In this way they can train the young women to love their husbands and children,
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Titus 2:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence
to be self-controlled, pure, managers of their households, kind, and submissive to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be discredited.
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Titus 2:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence
and wholesome speech that is above reproach, so that anyone who opposes us will be ashamed, having nothing bad to say about us.
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Titus 2:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence
not stealing from them, but showing all good faith, so that in every respect they will adorn the teaching about God our Savior.
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Titus 2:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence
It instructs us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live sensible, upright, and godly lives in the present age,
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Titus 2:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence
He gave Himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for Himself a people for His own possession, zealous for good deeds.
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Titus 3:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence
so that, having been justified by His grace, we would become heirs with the hope of eternal life.
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Titus 3:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence
This saying is trustworthy. And I want you to emphasize these things, so that those who have believed God will take care to devote themselves to good deeds. These things are excellent and profitable for the people.
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Titus 3:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence
Do your best to equip Zenas the lawyer and Apollos, so that they will have everything they need.
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Titus 3:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence
And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.
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Philemon 1:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence
I would have liked to keep him with me, so that on your behalf he could minister to me in my chains for the gospel.
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Philemon 1:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence
But I did not want to do anything without your consent, so that your goodness will not be out of compulsion, but by your own free will.
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Philemon 1:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence
For perhaps this is why he was separated from you for a while, so that you might have him back for good—
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Philemon 1:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence
I, Paul, write this with my own hand. I will repay it—not to mention that you owe me your very self.
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Hebrews 2:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence
Now since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity, so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death, that is, the devil,
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Hebrews 2:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence
For this reason He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, in order to make atonement for the sins of the people.
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Hebrews 3:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence
But exhort one another daily, as long as it is called today, so that none of you may be hardened by sin’s deceitfulness.
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Hebrews 4:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence
Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall by following the same pattern of disobedience.
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Hebrews 4:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence
Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.
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Hebrews 5:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence
Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.
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Hebrews 6:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence
Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.
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Hebrews 6:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence
Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged.
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Hebrews 9:25 · BSB · 1 occurrence
Nor did He enter heaven to offer Himself again and again, as the high priest enters the Most Holy Place every year with blood that is not his own.
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Hebrews 10:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence
Then He adds, “Here I am, I have come to do Your will.” He takes away the first to establish the second.
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Hebrews 10:36 · BSB · 1 occurrence
You need to persevere, so that after you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.
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Hebrews 11:28 · BSB · 1 occurrence
By faith he kept the Passover and the sprinkling of blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch Israel’s own firstborn.
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Hebrews 11:35 · BSB · 1 occurrence
Women received back their dead, raised to life again. Others were tortured and refused their release, so that they might gain a better resurrection.
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Hebrews 11:40 · BSB · 1 occurrence
God had planned something better for us, so that together with us they would be made perfect.
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Hebrews 12:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence
Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
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Hebrews 12:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence
Make straight paths for your feet, so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed.
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Hebrews 12:27 · BSB · 1 occurrence
The words “Once more” signify the removal of what can be shaken—that is, created things—so that the unshakable may remain.
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Hebrews 13:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence
And so Jesus also suffered outside the city gate, to sanctify the people by His own blood.
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Hebrews 13:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence
Obey your leaders and submit to them, for they watch over your souls as those who must give an account. To this end, allow them to lead with joy and not with grief, for that would be of no advantage to you.
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Hebrews 13:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence
And I especially urge you to pray that I may be restored to you soon.
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James 1:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence
Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
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James 4:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence
And when you do ask, you do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, that you may squander it on your pleasures.
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James 5:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence
Do not complain about one another, brothers, so that you will not be judged. Look, the Judge is standing at the door!
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James 5:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence
Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment.
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1 Peter 1:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence
so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
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1 Peter 2:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence
Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation,
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