Hebrew word study
מַעַן H4616
- Transliteration
- maʻan
- Pronunciation
- mah'-an
- KJV glosses
- because of, to the end (intent) that, for (to,... 's sake), [phrase] lest, that, to.
Lexical summary
properly, heed, i.e. purpose
used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance
properly, heed, i.e. purpose
used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that
A word’s possible definitions do not determine its meaning in every passage. Meaning is established by grammar, syntax, literary context, and usage.
Source: Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon. Data source information