Lexical Definition
Strong's Hebrew H4616
properly, heed , i.e. purpose ; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that
KJV usage: because of, to the end (intent) that, for (to,... 's sake), lest, that, to.
Etymology: from 6030 ;
Brown–Driver–Briggs Hebrew Lexicon
. Usage: because of, to the end (intent) that, for (to,... 's sake), lest, that, to. because of, to the end (intent) that, for (to,... 's sake), lest, that, to.
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