Greek Word Study

The meaning of ἱνατί

Understanding hinatí reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

wherefore, why. - for what reason ?, i.e. why?

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ἱνατί

Phonetichin-at-ee'
Transliterationhinatí
Grammar Code
G:ADV-I
Greek, Adverb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

wherefore, why. - for what reason ?, i.e. why?

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

6 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 27:46

And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?

Word: ἱνατί (hinatí)
Luke 13:7

Then said he unto the dresser of his vineyard, Behold, these three years I come seeking fruit on this fig tree, and find none: cut it down; why cumbereth it the ground?

Word: ἱνατί (hinatí)
Acts 7:26

And the next day he shewed himself unto them as they strove, and would have set them at one again, saying, Sirs, ye are brethren; why do ye wrong one to another?

Word: ἱνατί (hinatí)
1 Corinthians 10:29

Conscience, I say, not thine own, but of the other: for why is my liberty judged of another man’s conscience?

Word: ἱνατί (hinatí)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
6x
Most Frequent Book
Matthew
Book Distribution

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