Strong’s H4616

מַעַן

Part of speech

substantive; preposition; conjunction; conjunction

Transliteration

ma`an

Pronunciation

mah-ahn

Definition

For the sake of, in order that, because of, so that

Meaning

heed, purpose, on account of, teleologically, in order that

Usage

The Hebrew word "maan" is primarily used as a preposition to indicate purpose or reason. It is often translated as "for the sake of," "in order that," or "because of." This word is used to express the intention behind an action or the reason for a command. It frequently appears in contexts where God's purposes or human intentions are being described.

Bible references

Genesis 12:13;Genesis 18:19;Genesis 18:19;Genesis 18:24;Genesis 27:25;Genesis 37:22;Genesis 50:20;Exodus 1:11;Exodus 4:5;Exodus 8:10;Exodus 8:22;Exodus 9:16;Exodus 9:29;Exodus 10:1;Exodus 10:2;Exodus 11:7;Exodus 11:9;Exodus 13:9;Exodus 16:4;Exodus 16:32;Exodus 20:12;Exodus 23:12;Exodus 33:13;Leviticus 17:5;Leviticus 20:3