עָבוּר (ʻâbûwr) — Because of

Hebrew word study: עָבוּר (ʻâbûwr), Strong's H5668. properly, crossed, i.e. (abstractly) transit; used only adverbially, on account of, in order that

HebrewStrong's H5668
Quick definition
Hebrew word
עָבוּר (ʻâbûwr)
Pronounced: aw-boor'

Approximate — computer-generated, not a recording of historical speech.

properly, crossed, i.e. (abstractly) transit; used only adverbially, on account of, in order that

Word study
Derivation: or עָבֻר; passive participle of H5674 (עָבַר);

KJV translation words: because of, for (...'s sake), (intent) that, to.

Where this word appears

Strong's H5668 is tagged on 49 words in 47 verses across 11 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Genesis 3:17 and last appears in Micah 2:10.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

forsake of ×19inorder that ×9in order ×5for sake of ×4to in order ×3for sake of you ×2and in order ×1and inorder that ×1because of me ×1because of them ×1for sake of her ×1for sake of them ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

בַּעֲבוּר ×37לְבַעֲבוּר ×3בַּעֲבוּרָם ×2וּבַעֲבוּר ×2בַעֲבוּרֵךְ ×1בַּעֲבֻר ×1בַּעֲבוּרִי ×1בַּעֲבוּרֶךָ ×1בַּעֲבוּרָהּ ×1

Books where it appears most

Genesis ×152 Samuel ×12Exodus ×71 Samuel ×31 Chronicles ×3Psalms ×3Amos ×22 Chronicles ×1

Verses (first 25 of 47)

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Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: H5674 עָבַר (ʻâbar).

Entries whose derivation names this word: H5669 עָבוּר (ʻâbûwr).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does ʻâbûwr (H5668) mean?

Properly, crossed, i.e. (abstractly) transit; used only adverbially, on account of, in order that.

How is H5668 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates H5668 as: because of, for (...'s sake), (intent) that, to..

How often does עָבוּר (ʻâbûwr) appear?

Strong's H5668 is tagged on 49 words in 47 verses across 11 books of the word-by-word Hebrew and Aramaic Old Testament text on this site. It first appears in Genesis 3:17 and last appears in Micah 2:10.