conj

1) because, therefore, because that, on account of

prep

2) because of, on account of

3) why (with interrogative pron)

Root √ענה: עָנָה vb answer respond Qal answer respond to ,sthg. said, actual or implied respond to an occasion, speak in view of circumstances meets all demands money respond testify specif.as a witness, make response respondent less oft.as one accused () Niph make answer be answered . Hiph causes to respond in the joy of his heart . wholly dub.;all things 316.

יַעַן subst prep conj purpose intention on account of because 95 prop. but always used as. or.