לְמַֽעֲנִ֔/י
𐤋𐤌𐤏𐤍/𐤉
maʻan
for-my-sake
Adverbial particle indicating purpose, motive, or result. Typically used to introduce clauses expressing the purpose or aim of an action ('in order that', 'so that'), the motivation ('for the sake of'), or the intended result. Sometimes employed to express negative purpose ('lest').
Isaiah 37:35 · Word #6
Lexicon H4616
| Lemma | מַעַן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤌𐤏𐤍 |
| Transliteration | maʻan |
| Strong's | H4616 |
| Definition | Adverbial particle indicating purpose, motive, or result. Typically used to introduce clauses expressing the purpose or aim of an action ('in order that', 'so that'), the motivation ('for the sake of'), or the intended result. Sometimes employed to express negative purpose ('lest'). |
Morphology HR/Sp1cs
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | R — Preposition — Shows relationship between words |
Common Translation
| Phrase | for-my-sake |
SIBI-P1 Translation H4616-05
for my sake
| Morphological Notes | Preposition לְ + adverbial purpose particle מַעַן + 1cs pronominal suffix; prepositional phrase expressing purpose or motive. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form combines the purpose particle מַעַן with the preposition לְ ('for') and a 1st person common singular suffix ('my'). As an adverbial particle of purpose or motive, it denotes intent or benefit directed toward the speaker—thus 'for my sake.' |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
for my sake
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 is already contextually and lexically accurate for לְמַעֲנִי, matching both form and intent in context. |