εἵνεκεν
Lemma: εἵνεκα
preposition (improper, governing th...
preposition (improper, governing the genitive)
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Added Sep 14, 2026
Definition
A preposition meaning “for the sake of,” “because of,” or “on account of,” used with the genitive (sometimes postposed as ἕνεκα).
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Grammatical Analysis
"εἵνεκεν"
Form: εἵνεκεν
Governs case: genitive
Function: expresses cause/ground: 'on account of, because of, for the sake of'
Note: Not a verb; therefore -μι vs. standard verb classification is not applicable.
Related Forms of εἵνεκα
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