G2443 ἵνα (hína) — in order that/to

Lexical Definition

Strong's Greek G2443

in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)

KJV usage: :--albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to.

Etymology: probably from the same as the former part of (through the demonstrative idea; compare );

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

that, in order that, Mt. 19:13; Mk. 1:38; Jn. 1:22; 3:15; 17:1; ἵνα μή, that not, lest, Mt. 7:1; in NT equivalent to ὥστε, so that, so as that, Jn. 9:2; also, marking a simple circumstance, the circumstance that, Mt. 10:25; Jn. 4:34; 6:29; 1 Jn. 4:17; 5:3

Key Appearances in the New Testament

Matthew 1:22 Matthew 2:15 Matthew 4:3 Matthew 4:14 Matthew 5:29 Matthew 5:30 Matthew 7:1 Matthew 7:12 Matthew 8:8 Matthew 9:6 Matthew 10:25 Matthew 12:10 Matthew 12:16 Matthew 12:17 Matthew 14:15 + 601 more →

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