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χάριν
chárin · Greek · Strong's G5484 · 9 occurrences
The KJV renders 3 different Hebrew and Greek words as “because of”
What it means
through favor of, i.e. on account of
accusative case of G5485 (χάρις) as preposition;
How the KJV renders it
because of, for sake of, x reproachfully
Where that flattens a distinction
The same English word is also used for these other originals, so the distinction between them disappears in translation.
Where it appears
9 occurrences in the Greek text.
1 John 3:12 · ADV
unlike Cain, who was of the evil one and killed his brother. Why did he kill him? Because his deeds were evil, and his brother’s righteous.
1 Timothy 5:14 · ADV
I desire therefore that the younger widows marry, bear children, rule the household, and give no occasion to the adversary for insulting.
Ephesians 3:1 · ADV
For this cause I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles,
Ephesians 3:14 · ADV
For this cause, I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Galatians 3:19 · ADV
Then why is there the law? It was added because of transgressions, until the offspring should come to whom the promise has been made. It was ordained through angels by the hand of a mediator.
Jude 1:16 · ADV
These are murmurers and complainers, walking after their lusts—and their mouth speaks proud things—showing respect of persons to gain advantage.
Luke 7:47 ADVTitus 1:5 ADVTitus 1:11 ADV
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