יַעַן

ya.anConjH3282

because

From: from an unused root meaning to pay attention;

Short Definition

properly, heed; by implication, purpose (sake or account); used adverbially to indicate the reason or cause

Full Lexicon Entry

conj 1) because, therefore, because that, on account of prep 2) because of, on account of 3) why (with interrogative pron)

Grammar

Part of Speech Conj

Morphology H:Conj

DescriptionH:Conj

Occurrences

92 times

Appears 92 times in the Old Testament. Top books include:

Ezk
35
1 Kings
14
Jeremiah
11
Isaiah
9
2 Kings
6

Key Passages

  • 1 Kings 11:11
  • 2 Chronicles 6:8
  • Ezk 22:19
  • Ezk 36:2
  • Isaiah 7:5

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