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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

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  1. Psalms 119:66 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in Your commandments.

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  2. Psalms 119:71 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    It was good for me to be afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes.

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  3. Psalms 119:74 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    May those who fear You see me and rejoice, for I have hoped in Your word.

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  4. Psalms 119:75 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me.

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  5. Psalms 119:77 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    May Your compassion come to me, that I may live, for Your law is my delight.

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  6. Psalms 119:78 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    May the arrogant be put to shame for subverting me with a lie; I will meditate on Your precepts.

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  7. Psalms 119:83 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Though I am like a wineskin dried up by smoke, I do not forget Your statutes.

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  8. Psalms 119:91 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Your ordinances stand to this day, for all things are servants to You.

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  9. Psalms 119:93 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I will never forget Your precepts, for by them You have revived me.

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  10. Psalms 119:94 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I am Yours; save me, for I have sought Your precepts.

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  11. Psalms 119:98 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Your commandments make me wiser than my enemies, for they are always with me.

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  12. Psalms 119:99 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I have more insight than all my teachers, for Your testimonies are my meditation.

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  13. Psalms 119:100 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I discern more than the elders, for I obey Your precepts.

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  14. Psalms 119:102 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I have not departed from Your ordinances, for You Yourself have taught me.

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  15. Psalms 119:111 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart.

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  16. Psalms 119:118 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    You reject all who stray from Your statutes, for their deceitfulness is in vain.

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  17. Psalms 119:131 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I open my mouth and pant, longing for Your commandments.

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  18. Psalms 119:139 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    My zeal has consumed me because my foes forget Your words.

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  19. Psalms 119:152 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Long ago I learned from Your testimonies that You have established them forever.

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  20. Psalms 119:153 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Look upon my affliction and rescue me, for I have not forgotten Your law.

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  21. Psalms 119:155 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Salvation is far from the wicked because they do not seek Your statutes.

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  22. Psalms 119:159 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Consider how I love Your precepts, O LORD; give me life according to Your loving devotion.

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  23. Psalms 119:168 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I obey Your precepts and Your testimonies, for all my ways are before You.

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  24. Psalms 119:171 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    My lips pour forth praise, for You teach me Your statutes.

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  25. Psalms 119:172 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    My tongue sings of Your word, for all Your commandments are righteous.

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  26. Psalms 119:173 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    May Your hand be ready to help me, for I have chosen Your precepts.

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  27. Psalms 119:176 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I have strayed like a lost sheep; seek Your servant, for I have not forgotten Your commandments.

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  28. Psalms 120:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Woe to me that I dwell in Meshech, that I live among the tents of Kedar!

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  29. Psalms 120:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I am in favor of peace; but when I speak, they want war.

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  30. Psalms 122:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For there the thrones of judgment stand, the thrones of the house of David.

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  31. Psalms 123:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Have mercy on us, O LORD, have mercy, for we have endured much contempt.

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  32. Psalms 125:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For the scepter of the wicked will not rest upon the land allotted to the righteous, so that the righteous will not put forth their hands to injustice.

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  33. Psalms 127:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them. He will not be put to shame when he confronts the enemies at the gate.

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  34. Psalms 128:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For when you eat the fruit of your labor, blessings and prosperity will be yours.

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  35. Psalms 128:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    In this way indeed shall blessing come to the man who fears the LORD.

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  36. Psalms 130:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But with You there is forgiveness, so that You may be feared.

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  37. Psalms 130:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    O Israel, put your hope in the LORD, for with the LORD is loving devotion, and with Him is redemption in abundance.

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  38. Psalms 132:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home:

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  39. Psalms 132:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    “This is My resting place forever and ever; here I will dwell, for I have desired this home.

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  40. Psalms 133:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    It is like the dew of Hermon falling on the mountains of Zion. For there the LORD has bestowed the blessing of life forevermore.

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  41. Psalms 135:3 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Hallelujah, for the LORD is good; sing praises to His name, for it is lovely.

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  42. Psalms 135:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For the LORD has chosen Jacob as His own, Israel as His treasured possession.

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  43. Psalms 135:5 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    For I know that the LORD is great; our Lord is above all gods.

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  44. Psalms 135:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For the LORD will vindicate His people and will have compassion on His servants.

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  45. Psalms 136:1 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever.

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  46. Psalms 136:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Give thanks to the God of gods. His loving devotion endures forever.

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  47. Psalms 136:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Give thanks to the Lord of lords. His loving devotion endures forever.

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  48. Psalms 136:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He alone does great wonders. His loving devotion endures forever.

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  49. Psalms 136:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    By His insight He made the heavens. His loving devotion endures forever.

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  50. Psalms 136:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He spread out the earth upon the waters. His loving devotion endures forever.

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