Strong's Concordance/Hebrew/H3282

Strong's H3282 · Hebrew

יַעַן

yaʻan · /yah'-an/

Number
H3282
Language
Hebrew
Original word
יַעַן
Transliteration
yaʻan
Pronunciation
yah'-an
KJV occurrences
16 verses

Definition

properly, heed; by implication, purpose (sake or account); used adverbially to indicate the reason or cause

KJV: because (that), forasmuch ([phrase] as), seeing then, [phrase] that, [phrase] wheras, [phrase] why.

Root / derivation: from an unused root meaning to pay attention;

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered יַעַן across 16 verses.

because9×
Forasmuch3×
as2×
Seeing1×
that1×
Whereas1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

16 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Genesis1 verse
Leviticus1 verse
Numbers1 verse
1 Kings4 verses
Isaiah3 verses
Ezekiel4 verses
Amos1 verse
Haggai1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's H3282 (yaʻan) mean?

properly, heed; by implication, purpose (sake or account); used adverbially to indicate the reason or cause

How many times does H3282 appear in the Bible?

Strong's H3282 (יַעַן) appears in 16 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “because.”

How is yaʻan translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's H3282 is rendered as “because” (9×), “Forasmuch” (3×), “as” (2×), “Seeing” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Hebrew word יַעַן come from?

from an unused root meaning to pay attention;