ἴνα
conjunction
conjunction
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Added Nov 03, 2025
Definition
ἴνα is a conjunction meaning “in order that” or “so that.” It introduces purpose clauses and normally governs a verb in the subjunctive (with occasional optative usage in older authors to express wish or potential).
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Grammatical Analysis
"ἴνα"
Type: subordinating conjunction
Usage: introduces purpose or final clauses (purpose clauses), sometimes result clauses in later Greek
Construction: typically followed by the subjunctive (classical) or optative (in past contexts, indirect speech)
Meaning: in order that, so that