The meaning of “ἕνεκα”
Understanding héneka reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain affinity because, for (cause, sake), (where-)fore, by reason of, that. - on account of
ἕνεκα
of uncertain affinity because, for (cause, sake), (where-)fore, by reason of, that. - on account of
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 10:39 | “He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.” Word: ἕνεκα (héneka) | |
| Mark 10:29 | “And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel’s,” Word: ἕνεκα (héneka) | |
| Luke 9:24 | “For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.” Word: ἕνεκα (héneka) | |
| Acts 28:20 | “For this cause therefore have I called for you, to see you, and to speak with you: because that for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain.” Word: ἕνεκα (héneka) | |
| Romans 14:20 | “For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure; but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence.” Word: ἕνεκα (héneka) |