Strong’s H5669

עָבוּר

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

`abuwr

Pronunciation

ah-BOOR

Definition

For the sake of, because of, in order to

Meaning

passed, kept over, stored grain

Usage

The Hebrew word "abur" is primarily used as a preposition to indicate purpose or reason. It conveys the idea of doing something "for the sake of" or "because of" a particular reason or goal. It often introduces a cause or purpose clause, explaining why an action is taken or a condition exists.

Bible references

Joshua 5:11;Joshua 5:12