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ki H3588

כִּי (ki) means “for” in the TBESH Hebrew lexicon from STEPBible.

כִּי Hebrew · H3588 4,482 tagged occurrences in 3,907 verses

Pronunciation guide: kee Strong’s Hebrew pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESH · H3588A

כִּי · ki · for

1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore

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TBESH · H3588B

כִּי [אם] · ki im · that if: except

1) except if 1a) but if 1b) even though

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TBESH · H3588C

כִּי [עַל כֵּן] · ki [al ken] · for as that: since

1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore

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Strong’s Hebrew dictionary

a primitive particle (the full form of the prepositional prefix) indicating causal relations of all kinds, antecedent or consequent; (by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

KJV glosses: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet.

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How translators render H3588

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
for 1765
that 571
because 518
when 192
if 120
but 117
since 89
though 53
indeed 37
surely 37
instead 24
and 22
but if 21
except 21
although 19
yet 18
how 14
even 13
vvv 13
and that 12
but only 10
so 10
yes 10
and if 9
so that 9
and when 8
even though 7
now if 7
to 7
who 7
as 6
now 6
only 5
saying 5
then 5
unless 5
or 4
rather 4
therefore 4
after 3
and because 3
and since 3
by 3
even if 3
for when 3
however 3
just because 3
like 3
nevertheless 3
suppose 3
than 3
whenever 3
about 2
and how 2
and indeed 2
as for 2
but when 2
for if 2
for though 2
from 2
how then 2
if you had not 2
in 2
in fact 2
now that 2
then that 2
while 2
without 2
you 2
after all 1
all that 1
and although 1
and became 1
and being 1
and even if 1
and know that 1
and so 1
and though 1
and whether 1
are indeed 1
as surely as 1
as to 1
as well 1
at how 1
at last 1
at least 1
because of 1
because of what 1
because this will mean that 1
because you 1
because you are 1
behalf 1
but a famine 1
but acted 1
but because 1
but i will punish you for 1
but it is because 1
but rather 1
can even 1
do as follows 1
do not 1
even when 1
exactly 1
except as a place 1
for as 1
for even 1
for in so doing 1
for in that 1
for it is 1
for it was 1
for moses had said 1
for otherwise 1
for surely 1
for their 1
for then 1
for they hear 1
for they said 1
for we have indeed 1
for which 1
forsaking me 1
from other duties 1
from you 1
has surely 1
have 1
have i ever 1
he had only 1
him 1
how much more 1
i even 1
i will surely 1
if however 1
if they ever 1
if we had not 1
in egypt 1
instead they will say 1
is he not rightly 1
is that 1
it is 1
it was 1
it was because 1
it will surely 1
man because 1
more so 1
moreover said the women when 1
no 1
not only 1
now suppose 1
now when 1
of him who 1
of it 1
of the abomination 1
of the one 1
once 1
one 1
one but 1
or if 1
or when 1
other than 1
otherwise 1
out because 1
place unless 1
really 1
saying because 1
saying indeed 1
shall 1
so since 1
so when 1
spring from 1
that if 1
that it was i 1
that this 1
that when 1
that with which 1
the only 1
then surely 1
then when 1
there 1
they even 1
this is what 1
this is why 1
to have this 1
to him because 1
to listen 1
too 1
too great 1
truly 1
until 1
was from 1
was he not 1
we did this because 1
what was happening 1
whether 1
which was given this name because 1
who are indeed 1
who indeed 1
why 1
will it be when 1
will surely 1
with 1
with them 1
you must only 1
you that 1
you when 1
you will indeed 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
for 2
that 2
until 2
also in which 1
although 1
and 1
and the man 1
as 1
assuredly 1
but 1
curseth 1
doubtless 1
else 1
even 1
for me than that 1
for thee so that 1
forasmuch 1
how 1
if 1
in that 1
inasmuch as 1
is not he rightly 1
it because 1
it whether thou refuse 1
it yet 1
nevertheless 1
now 1
now therefore 1
seeing 1
since 1
surely 1
that hath 1
them 1
there why then 1
though 1
till 1
truly 1
unto thee that 1
when 1
whereas 1
while 1
whom 1
yea 1

Verses containing H3588

Page 44 of 79. 3907 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. Job 35:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and further, that in His anger He has not punished or taken much notice of folly!

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  2. Job 36:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “Bear with me a little longer, and I will show you that there is more to be said on God’s behalf.

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  3. Job 36:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For truly my words are free of falsehood; one perfect in knowledge is with you.

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  4. Job 36:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    then He tells them their deeds and how arrogantly they have transgressed.

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  5. Job 36:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He opens their ears to correction and commands that they turn from iniquity.

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  6. Job 36:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The godless in heart harbor resentment; even when He binds them, they do not cry for help.

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  7. Job 36:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Be careful that no one lures you with riches; do not let a large bribe lead you astray.

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  8. Job 36:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Be careful not to turn to iniquity, for this you have preferred to affliction.

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  9. Job 36:24 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Remember to magnify His work, which men have praised in song.

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  10. Job 36:27 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For He draws up drops of water which distill the rain from the mist,

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  11. Job 36:31 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For by these He judges the nations and provides food in abundance.

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  12. Job 37:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Then there comes a roaring sound; He thunders with His majestic voice. He does not restrain the lightning when His voice resounds.

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  13. Job 37:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For He says to the snow, ‘Fall on the earth,’ and to the gentle rain, ‘Pour out a mighty downpour.’

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  14. Job 37:20 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Should He be told that I want to speak? Would a man ask to be swallowed up?

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  15. Job 38:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Who fixed its measurements? Surely you know! Or who stretched a measuring line across it?

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  16. Job 38:20 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    so you can lead it back to its border? Do you know the paths to its home?

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  17. Job 38:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Surely you know, for you were already born! And the number of your days is great!

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  18. Job 38:40 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    when they crouch in their dens and lie in wait in the thicket?

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  19. Job 38:41 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Who provides food for the raven when its young cry out to God as they wander about for lack of food?

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  20. Job 39:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Can you rely on his great strength? Will you leave your hard work to him?

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  21. Job 39:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Can you trust him to bring in your grain and gather it to your threshing floor?

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  22. Job 39:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For she leaves her eggs on the ground and lets them warm in the sand.

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  23. Job 39:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    She forgets that a foot may crush them, or a wild animal may trample them.

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  24. Job 39:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For God has deprived her of wisdom; He has not endowed her with understanding.

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  25. Job 39:24 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Trembling with excitement, he devours the distance; he cannot stand still when the ram’s horn sounds.

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  26. Job 39:27 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Does the eagle soar at your command and make his nest on high?

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  27. Job 40:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Then I will confess to you that your own right hand can save you.

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  28. Job 40:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The hills yield him their produce, while all the beasts of the field play nearby.

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  29. Job 40:23 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Though the river rages, Behemoth is unafraid; he remains secure, though the Jordan surges to his mouth.

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  30. Job 41:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    No one is so fierce as to rouse Leviathan. Then who is able to stand against Me?

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    Source alternate reference: 41.2

  31. Job 42:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “I know that You can do all things and that no plan of Yours can be thwarted.

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  32. Job 42:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    After the LORD had spoken these words to Job, He said to Eliphaz the Temanite, “My wrath is kindled against you and your two friends. For you have not spoken about Me accurately, as My servant Job has.

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  33. Job 42:8 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    So now, take seven bulls and seven rams, go to My servant Job, and sacrifice a burnt offering for yourselves. Then My servant Job will pray for you, for I will accept his prayer and not deal with you according to your folly. For you have not spoken accurately about Me, as My servant Job has.”

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  34. Psalms 1:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But his delight is in the Law of the LORD, and on His law he meditates day and night.

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  35. Psalms 1:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Not so the wicked! For they are like chaff driven off by the wind.

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  36. Psalms 1:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For the LORD guards the path of the righteous, but the way of the wicked will perish.

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  37. Psalms 2:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your rebellion, when His wrath ignites in an instant. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him.

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  38. Psalms 3:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I lie down and sleep; I wake again, for the LORD sustains me.

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    Source alternate reference: 3.6

  39. Psalms 3:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Arise, O LORD! Save me, O my God! Strike all my enemies on the jaw; break the teeth of the wicked.

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    Source alternate reference: 3.8

  40. Psalms 4:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Know that the LORD has set apart the godly for Himself; the LORD hears when I call to Him.

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    Source alternate reference: 4.4

  41. Psalms 4:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O LORD, make me dwell in safety.

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    Source alternate reference: 4.9

  42. Psalms 5:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Attend to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to You I pray.

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    Source alternate reference: 5.3

  43. Psalms 5:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For You are not a God who delights in wickedness; no evil can dwell with You.

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    Source alternate reference: 5.5

  44. Psalms 5:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For not a word they speak can be trusted; destruction lies within them. Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit.

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    Source alternate reference: 5.10

  45. Psalms 5:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Declare them guilty, O God; let them fall by their own devices. Drive them out for their many transgressions, for they have rebelled against You.

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    Source alternate reference: 5.11

  46. Psalms 5:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For surely You, O LORD, bless the righteous; You surround them with the shield of Your favor.

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    Source alternate reference: 5.13

  47. Psalms 6:2 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Be merciful to me, O LORD, for I am frail; heal me, O LORD, for my bones are in agony.

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    Source alternate reference: 6.3

  48. Psalms 6:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For there is no mention of You in death; who can praise You from Sheol?

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    Source alternate reference: 6.6

  49. Psalms 6:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Depart from me, all you workers of iniquity, for the LORD has heard my weeping.

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    Source alternate reference: 6.9

  50. Psalms 8:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When I behold Your heavens, the work of Your fingers, the moon and the stars, which You have set in place—

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    Source alternate reference: 8.4

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