1) purpose, intent prep

1a) for the sake of

1b) in view of, on account of

1c) for the purpose of, to the intent that, in order to conj

1d) to the end that

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.

מַ֫עַן לְ לְמַ֫עַן subst prep conj purpose intent for the sake of on account of to the intent in order that . only with, in271. and. or