ενεκεν

Lemma: ἕνεκα

preposition (improper, governing th... preposition (improper, governing the genitive)

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Definition

For the sake of, on account of, because of; used with the genitive to express cause or purpose (“for the reason of,” “in order to”).

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E(/NEKA

"ενεκεν"

Form: ενεκεν

Function: causal: 'because of, on account of, for the sake of'

Position: typically postpositive (follows its complement); can also be used prepositively

Government: takes the genitive

2 forms discovered

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