TBESH · H4616
מַ֫עַן · ma.an · because
1) purpose, intent prep 1a) for the sake of 1b) in view of, on account of 1c) for the purpose of, to the intent that, in order to conj 1d) to the end that
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ma.an H4616
מַ֫עַן (ma.an) means “because” in the TBESH Hebrew lexicon from STEPBible.
מַ֫עַן Hebrew · H4616 272 tagged occurrences in 252 verses
Pronunciation guide: mah'-an Strong’s Hebrew pronunciation spelling.
Lexicon entries
Strong’s Hebrew dictionary
from H6030 (עָנָה); properly, heed, i.e. purpose; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that
KJV glosses: because of, to the end (intent) that, for (to,... 's sake), [phrase] lest, that, to.
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How translators render H4616
Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| so that | 89 |
| that | 21 |
| for the sake | 18 |
| to | 18 |
| because of | 12 |
| in order to | 9 |
| for the sake of | 7 |
| so | 7 |
| and so that | 5 |
| for your sake | 5 |
| and that | 4 |
| for my own sake | 4 |
| in order that | 4 |
| then | 4 |
| and for the sake | 3 |
| for | 3 |
| in order | 3 |
| in this way | 3 |
| on account of | 3 |
| and for the sake of | 2 |
| sake | 2 |
| therefore | 2 |
| and | 1 |
| and pressed | 1 |
| and so | 1 |
| as a result | 1 |
| because | 1 |
| bent on | 1 |
| for my sake | 1 |
| for this reason | 1 |
| he did this | 1 |
| he did this so that | 1 |
| him | 1 |
| my very own sake | 1 |
| on account of you | 1 |
| on behalf | 1 |
| on your account | 1 |
| so that they | 1 |
| so that you | 1 |
| that my heart | 1 |
| that will serve | 1 |
| the israelites to | 1 |
| they spite | 1 |
| this happened so that | 1 |
| this is so that | 1 |
| this was in order to | 1 |
| until | 1 |
| vvv | 1 |
| yet for the sake | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| for | 2 |
| that | 2 |
| against us for to | 1 |
| lest | 1 |
| thee for to the intent | 1 |
| there to the end | 1 |
| to | 1 |
| unto them because of | 1 |
Verses containing H4616
Page 3 of 6. 252 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.
- 2 Kings 13:23
· BSB · 1 occurrence
But the LORD was gracious to Israel and had compassion on them, and He turned toward them because of His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. And to this day, the LORD has been unwilling to destroy them or cast them from His presence.
Read word by word - 2 Kings 19:34
· BSB · 2 occurrences
I will defend this city and save it for My own sake and for the sake of My servant David.’”
Read word by word - 2 Kings 20:6
· BSB · 2 occurrences
I will add fifteen years to your life. And I will deliver you and this city from the hand of the king of Assyria. I will defend this city for My sake and for the sake of My servant David.’”
Read word by word - 2 Kings 22:17
· BSB · 1 occurrence
because they have forsaken Me and burned incense to other gods, that they might provoke Me to anger with all the works of their hands. My wrath will be kindled against this place and will not be quenched.’
Read word by word - 2 Kings 23:24
· BSB · 1 occurrence
Furthermore, Josiah removed the mediums and spiritists, the household gods and idols, and all the abominations that were seen in the land of Judah and in Jerusalem. He did this to carry out the words of the law written in the book that Hilkiah the priest had found in the house of the LORD.
Read word by word - 1 Chronicles 28:8
· BSB · 1 occurrence
So now in the sight of all Israel, the assembly of the LORD, and in the hearing of our God, keep and seek out all the commandments of the LORD your God, so that you may possess this good land and leave it as an inheritance to your descendants forever.
Read word by word - 2 Chronicles 6:31
· BSB · 1 occurrence
so that they may fear You and walk in Your ways all the days they live in the land that You gave to our fathers.
Read word by word - 2 Chronicles 6:32
· BSB · 1 occurrence
And as for the foreigner who is not of Your people Israel but has come from a distant land because of Your great name and Your mighty hand and outstretched arm—when he comes and prays toward this temple,
Read word by word - 2 Chronicles 6:33
· BSB · 1 occurrence
then may You hear from heaven, Your dwelling place, and do according to all for which the foreigner calls to You. Then all the peoples of the earth will know Your name and fear You, as do Your people Israel, and they will know that this house I have built is called by Your Name.
Read word by word - 2 Chronicles 10:15
· BSB · 1 occurrence
So the king did not listen to the people, and indeed this turn of events was from God, in order that the LORD might fulfill the word that He had spoken through Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam son of Nebat.
Read word by word - 2 Chronicles 21:7
· BSB · 1 occurrence
Yet the LORD was unwilling to destroy the house of David, because of the covenant He had made with David, and since He had promised to maintain a lamp for David and his descendants forever.
Read word by word - 2 Chronicles 25:20
· BSB · 1 occurrence
But Amaziah would not listen, for this had come from God in order to deliver them into the hand of Jehoash, because they had sought the gods of Edom.
Read word by word - 2 Chronicles 31:4
· BSB · 1 occurrence
Moreover, he commanded the people living in Jerusalem to make a contribution for the priests and Levites so that they could devote themselves to the Law of the LORD.
Read word by word - 2 Chronicles 32:18
· BSB · 1 occurrence
Then the Assyrians called out loudly in Hebrew to the people of Jerusalem who were on the wall, to frighten and terrify them in order to capture the city.
Read word by word - 2 Chronicles 34:25
· BSB · 1 occurrence
because they have forsaken Me and burned incense to other gods, that they might provoke Me to anger with all the works of their hands. My wrath will be poured out upon this place and will not be quenched.’
Read word by word - Ezra 9:12
· BSB · 1 occurrence
Now, therefore, do not give your daughters in marriage to their sons or take their daughters for your sons. Never seek their peace or prosperity, so that you may be strong and may eat the good things of the land, leaving it as an inheritance to your sons forever.’
Read word by word - Nehemiah 6:13
· BSB · 3 occurrences
He had been hired to intimidate me so that I would sin by doing as he suggested, so they could give me a bad name in order to discredit me.
Read word by word - Job 18:4
· BSB · 1 occurrence
You who tear yourself in anger—should the earth be forsaken on your account, or the rocks be moved from their place?
Read word by word - Job 19:29
· BSB · 1 occurrence
then you should fear the sword yourselves, because wrath brings punishment by the sword, so that you may know there is a judgment.”
Read word by word - Job 40:8
· BSB · 1 occurrence
Would you really annul My justice? Would you condemn Me to justify yourself?
Read word by word - Psalms 5:8
· BSB · 1 occurrence
Lead me, O LORD, in Your righteousness because of my enemies; make straight Your way before me.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 5.9
- Psalms 6:4
· BSB · 1 occurrence
Turn, O LORD, and deliver my soul; save me because of Your loving devotion.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 6.5
- Psalms 8:2
· BSB · 1 occurrence
From the mouths of children and infants You have ordained praise on account of Your adversaries, to silence the enemy and avenger.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 8.3
- Psalms 9:14
· BSB · 1 occurrence
that I may declare all Your praises—that within the gates of Daughter Zion I may rejoice in Your salvation.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 9.15
- Psalms 23:3
· BSB · 1 occurrence
He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name.
Read word by word - Psalms 25:7
· BSB · 1 occurrence
Remember not the sins of my youth, nor my rebellious acts; remember me according to Your loving devotion, because of Your goodness, O LORD.
Read word by word - Psalms 25:11
· BSB · 1 occurrence
For the sake of Your name, O LORD, forgive my iniquity, for it is great.
Read word by word - Psalms 27:11
· BSB · 1 occurrence
Teach me Your way, O LORD, and lead me on a level path, because of my oppressors.
Read word by word - Psalms 30:12
· BSB · 1 occurrence
that my heart may sing Your praises and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks forever.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 30.13
- Psalms 31:3
· BSB · 1 occurrence
For You are my rock and my fortress; lead me and guide me for the sake of Your name.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 31.4
- Psalms 44:26
· BSB · 1 occurrence
Rise up; be our help! Redeem us on account of Your loving devotion.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 44.27
- Psalms 48:11
· BSB · 1 occurrence
Mount Zion is glad, the daughters of Judah rejoice, on account of Your judgments.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 48.12
- Psalms 48:13
· BSB · 1 occurrence
consider her ramparts, tour her citadels, that you may tell the next generation.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 48.14
- Psalms 51:4
· BSB · 1 occurrence
Against You, You only, have I sinned and done what is evil in Your sight, so that You may be proved right when You speak and blameless when You judge.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 51.6
- Psalms 60:5
· BSB · 1 occurrence
Respond and save us with Your right hand, that Your beloved may be delivered.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 60.7
- Psalms 68:23
· BSB · 1 occurrence
that your foot may be dipped in the blood of your foes—the tongues of your dogs in the same.”
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 68.24
- Psalms 69:18
· BSB · 1 occurrence
Draw near to my soul and redeem me; ransom me because of my foes.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 69.19
- Psalms 78:6
· BSB · 1 occurrence
that the coming generation would know them—even children yet to be born—to arise and tell their own children
Read word by word - Psalms 79:9
· BSB · 1 occurrence
Help us, O God of our salvation, for the glory of Your name; deliver us and atone for our sins, for the sake of Your name.
Read word by word - Psalms 97:8
· BSB · 1 occurrence
Zion hears and rejoices, and the towns of Judah exult because of Your judgments, O LORD.
Read word by word - Psalms 106:8
· BSB · 1 occurrence
Yet He saved them for the sake of His name, to make His power known.
Read word by word - Psalms 108:6
· BSB · 1 occurrence
Respond and save us with Your right hand, that Your beloved may be delivered.
Read word by wordSource alternate reference: 108.7
- Psalms 109:21
· BSB · 1 occurrence
But You, O GOD, the Lord, deal kindly with me for the sake of Your name; deliver me by the goodness of Your loving devotion.
Read word by word - Psalms 119:11
· BSB · 1 occurrence
I have hidden Your word in my heart that I might not sin against You.
Read word by word - Psalms 119:71
· BSB · 1 occurrence
It was good for me to be afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes.
Read word by word - Psalms 119:80
· BSB · 1 occurrence
May my heart be blameless in Your statutes, that I may not be put to shame.
Read word by word - Psalms 119:101
· BSB · 1 occurrence
I have kept my feet from every evil path, that I may keep Your word.
Read word by word - Psalms 122:8
· BSB · 1 occurrence
For the sake of my brothers and friends, I will say, “Peace be within you.”
Read word by word - Psalms 122:9
· BSB · 1 occurrence
For the sake of the house of the LORD our God, I will seek your prosperity.
Read word by word - 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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