H4616–מַ֫עַן–ma.an

But Jehovah was gracious unto them, and had compassion on them, and had respect unto them, because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and would not destroy them, neither cast he them from his presence as yet.

לְמַ֣עַן le.Ma.'an “on account of”

For I will defend this city to save it, for mine own sake, and for my servant David's sake.

לְמַֽעֲנִ֔י (לְמַֽעֲנִ֔) le.ma.'a. “for own sake”וּלְמַ֖עַן (לְמַ֖עַן) le.Ma.'an “for [the] sake of”

And I will add unto thy days fifteen years; and I will deliver thee and this city out of the hand of the king of Assyria; and I will defend this city for mine own sake, and for my servant David's sake.

לְמַֽעֲנִ֔י (לְמַֽעֲנִ֔) le.ma.'a. “for own sake”וּלְמַ֖עַן (לְמַ֖עַן) le.Ma.'an “for [the] sake of”

Because they have forsaken me, and have burned incense unto other gods, that they might provoke me to anger with all the work of their hands, therefore my wrath shall be kindled against this place, and it shall not be quenched.

לְמַ֙עַן֙ le.Ma.'an “so as”

Moreover them that had familiar spirits, and the wizards, and the teraphim, and the idols, and all the abominations that were seen in the land of Judah and in Jerusalem, did Josiah put away, that he might confirm the words of the law which were written in the book that Hilkiah the priest found in the house of Jehovah.

לְ֠מַעַן Le.ma.'an “so as”

Now therefore, in the sight of all Israel, the assembly of Jehovah, and in the audience of our God, observe and seek out all the commandments of Jehovah your God; that ye may possess this good land, and leave it for an inheritance to your children after you for ever.

לְמַ֤עַן le.Ma.'an “so that”

that they may fear thee, to walk in thy ways, so long as they live in the land which thou gavest unto our fathers.

לְמַ֣עַן le.Ma.'an “so that”

Moreover concerning the foreigner, that is not of thy people Israel, when he shall come from a far country for thy great name's sake, and thy mighty hand, and thine outstretched arm; when they shall come and pray toward this house:

לְמַ֨עַן le.Ma.'an “for [the] sake of”

then hear thou from heaven, even from thy dwelling-place, and do according to all that the foreigner calleth to thee for; that all the peoples of the earth may know thy name, and fear thee, as doth thy people Israel, and that they may know that this house which I have built is called by thy name.

לְמַ֣עַן le.Ma.'an “so that”

So the king hearkened not unto the people; for it was brought about of God, that Jehovah might establish his word, which he spake by Ahijah the Shilonite to Jeroboam the son of Nebat.

לְמַעַן֩ le.ma.'An “so as”

Howbeit Jehovah would not destroy the house of David, because of the covenant that he had made with David, and as he promised to give a lamp to him and to his children alway.

לְמַ֣עַן le.Ma.'an “on account of”

But Amaziah would not hear; for it was of God, that he might deliver them into the hand [ergänzt: of their enemies], because they had sought after the gods of Edom.

לְמַ֖עַן le.Ma.'an “so as”

Moreover he commanded the people that dwelt in Jerusalem to give the portion of the priests and the Levites, that they might give themselves to the law of Jehovah.

לְמַ֥עַן le.Ma.'an “so that”

And they cried with a loud voice in the Jews' language unto the people of Jerusalem that were on the wall, to affright them, and to trouble them; that they might take the city.

לְמַ֖עַן le.Ma.'an “so that”

Because they have forsaken me, and have burned incense unto other gods, that they might provoke me to anger with all the works of their hands; therefore is my wrath poured out upon this place, and it shall not be quenched.

לְמַ֙עַן֙ le.Ma.'an “so as”

now therefore give not your daughters unto their sons, neither take their daughters unto your sons, nor seek their peace or their prosperity for ever; that ye may be strong, and eat the good of the land, and leave it for an inheritance to your children for ever.

לְמַ֣עַן le.Ma.'an “so that”

For this cause was he hired, that I should be afraid, and do so, and sin, and that they might have matter for an evil report, that they might reproach me.

לְמַ֤עַן le.Ma.'an “so that”לְמַֽעַן־ le.ma.'an- “so that”לְמַ֖עַן le.Ma.'an “so that”

Thou that tearest thyself in thine anger, Shall the earth be forsaken for thee? Or shall the rock be removed out of its place?

הַ֭לְמַעַנְךָ (לְמַעַנְ) l.ma.'an. “for sake”

Be ye afraid of the sword: For wrath [ergänzt: bringeth] the punishments of the sword, That ye may know there is a judgment.

לְמַ֖עַן le.Ma.'an “so that”

Wilt thou even annul my judgment? Wilt thou condemn me, that thou mayest be justified?

לְמַ֣עַן le.Ma.'an “so that”

Lead me, O Jehovah, in thy righteousness because of mine enemies; Make thy way straight before my face.

לְמַ֥עַן le.Ma.'an “on account of”

Return, O Jehovah, deliver my soul: Save me for thy lovingkindness' sake.

לְמַ֣עַן le.Ma.'an “on account of”

Out of the mouth of babes and sucklings hast thou established strength, Because of thine adversaries, That thou mightest still the enemy and the avenger.

לְמַ֥עַן le.Ma.'an “on account of”

That I may show forth all thy praise. In the gates of the daughter of Zion I will rejoice in thy salvation.

לְמַ֥עַן le.Ma.'an “so that”

He restoreth my soul: He guideth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

לְמַ֣עַן le.Ma.'an “for [the] sake of”