Strong’s H5668

עָבוּר

Part of speech

Adverb

Transliteration

`abuwr

Pronunciation

ah-BOOR

Definition

For the sake of, because of, in order to, on account of

Meaning

crossed, transit, on account of, in order that

Usage

The Hebrew preposition "abur" is used to express purpose, reason, or cause. It often indicates the motivation behind an action or event, suggesting that something is done "for the sake of" or "because of" a particular reason. It can also imply a goal or intended outcome, as in "in order to."

Bible references

Genesis 3:17;Genesis 8:21;Genesis 12:13;Genesis 12:16;Genesis 18:26;Genesis 18:29;Genesis 18:31;Genesis 18:32;Genesis 21:30;Genesis 26:24;Genesis 27:4;Genesis 27:10;Genesis 27:19;Genesis 27:31;Genesis 46:34;Exodus 9:14;Exodus 9:16;Exodus 9:16;Exodus 13:8;Exodus 19:9;Exodus 20:20;Exodus 20:20;1 Samuel 1:6;1 Samuel 12:22;1 Samuel 23:10