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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 136:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He made the great lights—His loving devotion endures forever.

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  2. Psalms 136:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    the sun to rule the day, His loving devotion endures forever.

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  3. Psalms 136:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    the moon and stars to govern the night. His loving devotion endures forever.

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  4. Psalms 136:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He struck down the firstborn of Egypt His loving devotion endures forever.

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  5. Psalms 136:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and brought Israel out from among them His loving devotion endures forever.

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  6. Psalms 136:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    with a mighty hand and an outstretched arm. His loving devotion endures forever.

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  7. Psalms 136:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He divided the Red Sea in two His loving devotion endures forever.

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  8. Psalms 136:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and led Israel through the midst, His loving devotion endures forever.

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  9. Psalms 136:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    but swept Pharaoh and his army into the Red Sea. His loving devotion endures forever.

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  10. Psalms 136:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He led His people through the wilderness. His loving devotion endures forever.

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  11. Psalms 136:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He struck down great kings His loving devotion endures forever.

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  12. Psalms 136:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and slaughtered mighty kings—His loving devotion endures forever.

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  13. Psalms 136:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Sihon king of the Amorites His loving devotion endures forever.

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  14. Psalms 136:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and Og king of Bashan—His loving devotion endures forever.

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  15. Psalms 136:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and He gave their land as an inheritance, His loving devotion endures forever.

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  16. Psalms 136:22 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    a heritage to His servant Israel. His loving devotion endures forever.

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  17. Psalms 136:23 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He remembered us in our low estate His loving devotion endures forever.

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  18. Psalms 136:24 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and freed us from our enemies. His loving devotion endures forever.

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  19. Psalms 136:25 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He gives food to every creature. His loving devotion endures forever.

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  20. Psalms 136:26 · BSB · 1 occurrence

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

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  21. Psalms 137:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    for there our captors requested a song; our tormentors demanded songs of joy: “Sing us a song of Zion.”

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  22. Psalms 138:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I bow down toward Your holy temple and give thanks to Your name for Your loving devotion and Your faithfulness; You have exalted Your name and Your word above all else.

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  23. Psalms 138:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    All the kings of the earth will give You thanks, O LORD, when they hear the words of Your mouth.

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  24. Psalms 138:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    They will sing of the ways of the LORD, for the glory of the LORD is great.

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  25. Psalms 138:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Though the LORD is on high, He attends to the lowly; but the proud He knows from afar.

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  26. Psalms 139:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Even before a word is on my tongue, You know all about it, O LORD.

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  27. Psalms 139:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For You formed my inmost being; You knit me together in my mother’s womb.

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  28. Psalms 139:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and I know this very well.

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  29. Psalms 140:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I know that the LORD upholds justice for the poor and defends the cause of the needy.

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    Source alternate reference: 140.13

  30. Psalms 141:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Let the righteous man strike me; let his rebuke be an act of loving devotion. It is oil for my head; let me not refuse it. For my prayer is ever against the deeds of the wicked.

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  31. Psalms 141:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When their rulers are thrown down from the cliffs, the people will listen to my words, for they are pleasant.

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  32. Psalms 141:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But my eyes are fixed on You, O GOD the Lord. In You I seek refuge; do not leave my soul defenseless.

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  33. Psalms 142:6 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Listen to my cry, for I am brought quite low. Rescue me from my pursuers, for they are too strong for me.

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    Source alternate reference: 142.7

  34. Psalms 142:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Free my soul from prison, that I may praise Your name. The righteous will gather around me because of Your goodness to me.

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    Source alternate reference: 142.8

  35. Psalms 143:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Do not bring Your servant into judgment, for no one alive is righteous before You.

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  36. Psalms 143:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For the enemy has pursued my soul, crushing my life to the ground, making me dwell in darkness like those long since dead.

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  37. Psalms 143:8 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Let me hear Your loving devotion in the morning, for I have put my trust in You. Teach me the way I should walk, for to You I lift up my soul.

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  38. Psalms 143:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Teach me to do Your will, for You are my God. May Your good Spirit lead me on level ground.

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  39. Psalms 143:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And in Your loving devotion, cut off my enemies. Destroy all who afflict me, for I am Your servant.

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  40. Psalms 147:1 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and lovely to praise Him!

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  41. Psalms 147:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For He strengthens the bars of your gates and blesses the children within you.

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  42. Psalms 148:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Let them praise the name of the LORD, for He gave the command and they were created.

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  43. Psalms 148:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Let them praise the name of the LORD, for His name alone is exalted; His splendor is above the earth and the heavens.

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  44. Psalms 149:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For the LORD takes pleasure in His people; He adorns the afflicted with salvation.

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  45. Proverbs 1:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For they are a garland of grace on your head and a pendant around your neck.

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  46. Proverbs 1:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For their feet run to evil, and they are swift to shed blood.

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  47. Proverbs 1:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    How futile it is to spread the net where any bird can see it!

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  48. Proverbs 1:29 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For they hated knowledge and chose not to fear the LORD.

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  49. Proverbs 1:32 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For the waywardness of the simple will slay them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them.

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  50. Proverbs 2:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    if you truly call out to insight and lift your voice to understanding,

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