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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. Ecclesiastes 2:26 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    To the man who is pleasing in His sight, He gives wisdom and knowledge and joy, but to the sinner He assigns the task of gathering and accumulating that which he will hand over to one who pleases God. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.

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  2. Ecclesiastes 3:12 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    I know that there is nothing better for them than to rejoice and do good while they live,

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  3. Ecclesiastes 3:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I know that everything God does endures forever; nothing can be added to it or taken from it. God does it so that they should fear Him.

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  4. Ecclesiastes 3:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I said in my heart, “God will judge the righteous and the wicked, since there is a time for every activity and every deed.”

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  5. Ecclesiastes 3:19 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    For the fates of both men and beasts are the same: As one dies, so dies the other—they all have the same breath. Man has no advantage over the animals, since everything is futile.

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  6. Ecclesiastes 3:22 · BSB · 3 occurrences

    I have seen that there is nothing better for a man than to enjoy his work, because that is his lot. For who can bring him to see what will come after him?

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  7. Ecclesiastes 4:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I saw that all labor and success spring from a man’s envy of his neighbor. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.

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  8. Ecclesiastes 4:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For if one falls down, his companion can lift him up; but pity the one who falls without another to help him up!

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  9. Ecclesiastes 4:14 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    For the youth has come from the prison to the kingship, though he was born poor in his own kingdom.

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  10. Ecclesiastes 4:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    There is no limit to all the people who were before them. Yet the successor will not be celebrated by those who come even later. This too is futile and a pursuit of the wind.

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  11. Ecclesiastes 5:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Draw near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong.

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    Source alternate reference: 4.17

  12. Ecclesiastes 5:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Do not be quick to speak, and do not be hasty in your heart to utter a word before God. For God is in heaven and you are on earth. So let your words be few.

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    Source alternate reference: 5.1

  13. Ecclesiastes 5:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    As a dream comes through many cares, so the speech of a fool comes with many words.

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    Source alternate reference: 5.2

  14. Ecclesiastes 5:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When you make a vow to God, do not delay in fulfilling it, because He takes no pleasure in fools. Fulfill your vow.

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    Source alternate reference: 5.3

  15. Ecclesiastes 5:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Do not let your mouth cause your flesh to sin, and do not tell the messenger that your vow was a mistake. Why should God be angry with your words and destroy the work of your hands?

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    Source alternate reference: 5.5

  16. Ecclesiastes 5:7 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    For as many dreams bring futility, so do many words. Therefore, fear God.

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    Source alternate reference: 5.6

  17. Ecclesiastes 5:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    If you see the oppression of the poor and the denial of justice and righteousness in the province, do not be astonished at the matter; for one official is watched by a superior, and others higher still are over them.

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    Source alternate reference: 5.7

  18. Ecclesiastes 5:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When good things increase, so do those who consume them; what then is the profit to the owner, except to behold them with his eyes?

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    Source alternate reference: 5.10

  19. Ecclesiastes 5:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Here is what I have seen to be good and fitting: to eat and drink, and to find satisfaction in all the labor one does under the sun during the few days of life that God has given him—for this is his lot.

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    Source alternate reference: 5.17

  20. Ecclesiastes 5:20 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    For a man seldom considers the days of his life, because God keeps him occupied with the joy of his heart.

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    Source alternate reference: 5.19

  21. Ecclesiastes 6:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    God gives a man riches, wealth, and honor, so that he lacks nothing his heart desires; but God does not allow him to enjoy them. Instead, a stranger will enjoy them. This is futile and a grievous affliction.

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  22. Ecclesiastes 6:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For a stillborn child enters in futility and departs in darkness, and his name is shrouded in obscurity.

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  23. Ecclesiastes 6:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    What advantage, then, has the wise man over the fool? What gain comes to the poor man who knows how to conduct himself before others?

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  24. Ecclesiastes 6:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For the more words, the more futility—and how does that profit anyone?

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  25. Ecclesiastes 6:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For who knows what is good for a man during the few days in which he passes through his fleeting life like a shadow? Who can tell a man what will come after him under the sun?

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  26. Ecclesiastes 7:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Sorrow is better than laughter, for a sad countenance is good for the heart.

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  27. Ecclesiastes 7:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For like the crackling of thorns under the pot, so is the laughter of the fool. This too is futile.

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  28. Ecclesiastes 7:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Surely extortion turns a wise man into a fool, and a bribe corrupts the heart.

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  29. Ecclesiastes 7:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Do not be quickly provoked in your spirit, for anger settles in the lap of a fool.

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  30. Ecclesiastes 7:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Do not say, “Why were the old days better than these?” For it is unwise of you to ask about this.

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  31. Ecclesiastes 7:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For wisdom, like money, is a shelter, and the advantage of knowledge is that wisdom preserves the life of its owner.

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  32. Ecclesiastes 7:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Consider the work of God: Who can straighten what He has bent?

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  33. Ecclesiastes 7:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    It is good to grasp the one and not let the other slip from your hand. For he who fears God will follow both warnings.

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  34. Ecclesiastes 7:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Surely there is no righteous man on earth who does good and never sins.

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  35. Ecclesiastes 7:22 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For you know in your heart that many times you yourself have cursed others.

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  36. Ecclesiastes 8:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Do not hasten to leave his presence, and do not persist in a bad cause, for he will do whatever he pleases.

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  37. Ecclesiastes 8:6 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    For there is a right time and procedure to every purpose, though a man’s misery weighs heavily upon him.

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  38. Ecclesiastes 8:7 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Since no one knows what will happen, who can tell him what is to come?

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  39. Ecclesiastes 8:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Although a sinner does evil a hundred times and still lives long, yet I also know that it will go well with those who fear God, who are reverent in His presence.

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  40. Ecclesiastes 8:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So I commended the enjoyment of life, because there is nothing better for a man under the sun than to eat and drink and be merry. For this joy will accompany him in his labor during the days of his life that God gives him under the sun.

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  41. Ecclesiastes 8:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When I applied my mind to know wisdom and to observe the task that one performs on the earth—though his eyes do not see sleep in the day or even in the night—

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  42. Ecclesiastes 8:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I saw every work of God, and that a man is unable to comprehend the work that is done under the sun. Despite his efforts to search it out, he cannot find its meaning; even if the wise man claims to know, he is unable to comprehend.

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  43. Ecclesiastes 9:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So I took all this to heart and concluded that the righteous and the wise, as well as their deeds, are in God’s hands. Man does not know what lies ahead, whether love or hate.

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  44. Ecclesiastes 9:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    This is an evil in everything that is done under the sun: There is one fate for everyone. Furthermore, the hearts of men are full of evil and madness while they are alive, and afterward they join the dead.

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  45. Ecclesiastes 9:4 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    There is hope, however, for anyone who is among the living; for even a live dog is better than a dead lion.

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  46. Ecclesiastes 9:5 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    For the living know that they will die, but the dead know nothing. They have no further reward, because the memory of them is forgotten.

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  47. Ecclesiastes 9:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink your wine with a cheerful heart, for God has already approved your works:

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  48. Ecclesiastes 9:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Enjoy life with your beloved wife all the days of the fleeting life that God has given you under the sun—all your fleeting days. For this is your portion in life and in your labor under the sun.

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  49. Ecclesiastes 9:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Whatever you find to do with your hands, do it with all your might, for in Sheol, where you are going, there is no work or planning or knowledge or wisdom.

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  50. Ecclesiastes 9:11 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    I saw something else under the sun: The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong; neither is the bread to the wise, nor the wealth to the intelligent, nor the favor to the skillful. For time and chance happen to all.

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