The meaning of “ἵνα”
Understanding hína reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably from the same as the former part of ἑαυτοῦ (through the demonstrative idea albeit, because, to the intent (that...
ἵνα
probably from the same as the former part of ἑαυτοῦ (through the demonstrative idea albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. - compare ὁ) - in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 18:16 | “But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.” Word: ἵνα (hína) | |
| Romans 8:17 | “And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.” Word: ἵνα (hína) | |
| Philippians 2:10 | “That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;” Word: ἵνα (hína) | |
| 2 Timothy 2:10 | “Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.” Word: ἵνα (hína) | |
| 1 Peter 3:9 | “Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.” Word: ἵνα (hína) |