Biblica Analytica
G2443 Greek

ἵνα

hina

in order that/to

Lexicon Entry

Definition
in order that/to
Transliteration
hina
Strong's Number
G2443
Occurrences
677

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

Explored

The Greek word ἵνα (hina) is a conjunction used to indicate purpose or intention. Its primary function is to express the idea "in order that" or "to," often linking a condition or a cause to its effect. With 677 occurrences in the Bible, it is one of the most frequently used words in the Greek New Testament. The range of usage for ἵνα is broad, encompassing various contexts such as purpose clauses, final clauses, and even indirect speech. It can introduce a wide range of ideas, from the most formal and official to the most casual and informal. In many cases, ἵνα is used to clarify the relationship between two clauses or ideas, making the text more explicit and easier to understand. The significance of ἵνα lies in its ability to convey the author's intent and meaning. By using this word, the writer can create a clear connection between the cause and effect, making the text more logical and coherent. As a result, ἵνα plays a crucial role in shaping the overall meaning and structure of the text, allowing readers to better understand the author's message.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G2443
Lemma
ἵνα
Transliteration
hina
Definition
in order that/to
Occurrences
677
Model
workers-ai
Prompt version
1

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Occurrences in Scripture

677 total occurrences across the text — showing 50

Matthew 9:4

Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts?

Matthew 9:6

But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins-” (then he said to the paralytic), “Get up, and take up your mat, and go to your house.”

Matthew 12:10

And behold there was a man with a withered hand. They asked him, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath day?” that they might accuse him.

Matthew 1:22

Now all this has happened that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying,

Matthew 2:15

and was there until the death of Herod; that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the Lord through the prophet, saying, “Out of Egypt I called my son.”

Matthew 4:3

The tempter came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command that these stones become bread.”

Matthew 4:14

that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying,

Matthew 5:29

If your right eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out and throw it away from you. For it is more profitable for you that one of your members should perish, than for your whole body to be cast into Gehenna.

Matthew 5:30

If your right hand causes you to stumble, cut it off, and throw it away from you. For it is more profitable for you that one of your members should perish, than for your whole body to be cast into Gehenna.

Matthew 21:4

All this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through the prophet, saying,

Matthew 7:1

“Don’t judge, so that you won’t be judged.

Matthew 7:12

Therefore whatever you desire for men to do to you, you shall also do to them; for this is the law and the prophets.

Matthew 8:8

The centurion answered, “Lord, I’m not worthy for you to come under my roof. Just say the word, and my servant will be healed.

Matthew 10:25

It is enough for the disciple that he be like his teacher, and the servant like his lord. If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more those of his household!

Matthew 12:16

and commanded them that they should not make him known:

Matthew 12:17

that it might be fulfilled which was spoken through Isaiah the prophet, saying,

Matthew 14:15

When evening had come, his disciples came to him, saying, “This place is deserted, and the hour is already late. Send the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves food.”

Matthew 14:36

and they begged him that they might just touch the fringe of his garment. As many as touched it were made whole.

Matthew 16:20

Then he commanded the disciples that they should tell no one that he was Jesus the Christ.

Matthew 17:27

But, lest we cause them to stumble, go to the sea, cast a hook, and take up the first fish that comes up. When you have opened its mouth, you will find a stater coin. Take that, and give it to them for me and you.”

Matthew 18:6

but whoever causes one of these little ones who believe in me to stumble, it would be better for him if a huge millstone were hung around his neck, and that he were sunk in the depths of the sea.

Matthew 18:14

Even so it is not the will of your Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.

Matthew 18:16

But if he doesn’t listen, take one or two more with you, that at the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.

Matthew 19:13

Then little children were brought to him, that he should lay his hands on them and pray; and the disciples rebuked them.

Matthew 19:16

Behold, one came to him and said, “Good teacher, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?”

Matthew 20:21

He said to her, “What do you want?” She said to him, “Command that these, my two sons, may sit, one on your right hand, and one on your left hand, in your Kingdom.”

Matthew 20:31

The multitude rebuked them, telling them that they should be quiet, but they cried out even more, “Lord, have mercy on us, you son of David!”

Matthew 20:33

They told him, “Lord, that our eyes may be opened.”

Mark 3:12

He sternly warned them that they should not make him known.

Matthew 23:26

You blind Pharisee, first clean the inside of the cup and of the platter, that its outside may become clean also.

Matthew 24:20

Pray that your flight will not be in the winter, nor on a Sabbath,

Matthew 26:4

They took counsel together that they might take Jesus by deceit, and kill him.

Matthew 26:5

But they said, “Not during the feast, lest a riot occur among the people.”

Matthew 26:16

From that time he sought opportunity to betray him.

Matthew 26:41

Watch and pray, that you don’t enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

Matthew 26:56

But all this has happened that the Scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled.” Then all the disciples left him and fled.

Matthew 26:63

But Jesus held his peace. The high priest answered him, “I adjure you by the living God, that you tell us whether you are the Christ, the Son of God.”

Matthew 27:20

Now the chief priests and the elders persuaded the multitudes to ask for Barabbas, and destroy Jesus.

Matthew 27:26

Then he released to them Barabbas, but Jesus he flogged and delivered to be crucified.

Matthew 27:32

As they came out, they found a man of Cyrene, Simon by name, and they compelled him to go with them, that he might carry his cross.

Matthew 27:35

When they had crucified him, they divided his clothing among them, casting lots,

Matthew 27:46

About the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lima sabachthani?” That is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”

Matthew 28:10

Then Jesus said to them, “Don’t be afraid. Go tell my brothers that they should go into Galilee, and there they will see me.”

Mark 1:38

He said to them, “Let’s go elsewhere into the next towns, that I may preach there also, because I came out for this reason.”

Mark 2:10

But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins”—he said to the paralytic—

Mark 3:2

They watched him, whether he would heal him on the Sabbath day, that they might accuse him.

Mark 3:9

He spoke to his disciples that a little boat should stay near him because of the crowd, so that they wouldn’t press on him.

Mark 3:14

He appointed twelve, that they might be with him, and that he might send them out to preach,

Mark 3:14

He appointed twelve, that they might be with him, and that he might send them out to preach,

Mark 4:12

that ‘seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest perhaps they should turn again, and their sins should be forgiven them.’ ”