Strong's Lexicon heneka: for the sake of, because of, on account of Original Word: ἕνεκα Word Origin: Derived from a primary preposition of purpose or result Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is לְמַעַן (lema'an), which also means "for the sake of" or "because of." Usage: The Greek preposition "heneka" is used to indicate the reason or purpose for an action. It often conveys the idea of doing something "for the sake of" or "because of" a particular reason or person. In the New Testament, it is used to express motivations or causes behind actions, often in the context of suffering, sacrifice, or dedication to a higher purpose. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of acting "for the sake of" something was significant in both philosophical and religious contexts. It often implied a sense of duty, honor, or devotion. In the Jewish context, actions taken "for the sake of" God or His commandments were seen as acts of piety and faithfulness. The use of "heneka" in the New Testament reflects these cultural values, emphasizing the importance of motivation and purpose in the life of a believer. HELPS Word-studies 1752 héneka (a preposition/adverb followed by the genitive case; alternate spelling, heneken, etymology uncertain) – for this cause, by reason of. 1752 (héneka) introduces the basis (root-cause) which shapes (determines) the end-outcome of the verbal idea. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1752: εἵνεκενεἵνεκεν see ἕνεκα, ἕνεκεν. STRONGS NT 1752: ἕνεκαἕνεκα (only before consonants (Rec. three times (Griesbach twice) out of twenty-five)), and ἕνεκεν (R G 19 times, L (out of 26) 21 times, Tr 20, WH 18, T 17), or in a form at first Ionic εἵνεκεν (Luke 4:18 (Rec. ἕν.; Or heneken hen'-ek-en or heineken hi'-nek-en; of uncertain affinity; on account of -- because, for (cause, sake), (where-)fore, by reason of, that. Englishman's Concordance Matthew 5:10 AdvGRK: οἱ δεδιωγμένοι ἕνεκεν δικαιοσύνης ὅτι NAS: who have been persecuted for the sake of righteousness, KJV: [are] they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: INT: they who have been persecuted on account of righteousness for Matthew 5:11 Adv Matthew 10:18 Adv Matthew 10:39 Adv Matthew 16:25 Adv Matthew 19:5 Adv Matthew 19:29 Adv Mark 8:35 Adv Mark 10:7 Adv Mark 10:29 Adv Mark 10:29 Adv Mark 13:9 Adv Luke 4:18 Adv Luke 6:22 Adv Luke 9:24 Adv Luke 18:29 Adv Luke 21:12 Adv Acts 19:32 Adv Acts 26:21 Adv Acts 28:20 Adv Romans 8:36 Adv Romans 14:20 Adv 2 Corinthians 3:10 Adv 2 Corinthians 7:12 Adv 2 Corinthians 7:12 Adv Strong's Greek 1752 |
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