ἵνα
hinaConjunctionG2443
in order that/to
From: probably from the same as the former part of G1438 (ἑαυτοῦ) (through the demonstrative idea;
Short Definition
compare G3588 (ὁ)); in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
Full Lexicon Entry
I
adverb (poët., Hom.)
1.of place, where, whither.
2.of circumstance, when.
II
Conjunction
1.prop., final, denoting purpose or end, that, in order that, usually the first word in the clause, but sometimes preceded by an emphatic word (
awith optative (so in cl. after historic tenses)
bwith subjc.
within late writers, with indic., fut
das often in eccl. writers, with indic. pres.
V
Burton, §198, Rem.); (e) *εἰς *(διὰ) τοῦτο, ἵνα: τούτου χάριν; (f) elliptical constructions: omission of the principal verb, of the final verb
2.In late writers, definitive, = inf., that
aafter verbs of wishing, caring, striving, etc.
bafter verbs of saying, asking, exhorting
withafter words expressing expediency, etc.
dafter substantives, adding further definition
3.In late writers, ecbatic, denoting the result, = ὥστε, that, so that
Grammar
Part of Speech Conjunction
Morphology G:CONJ
DescriptionGreek Conjunction
Occurrences
629 timesAppears 629 times in the New Testament. Top books include:
John
132
Mark
59
1 Corinthians
51
Luke
48
Matthew
42
Key Passages
- 1 Corinthians 1:10
- 2 Corinthians 4:15
- James 4:3
- John 7:23
- Mark 15:32
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