יַ֗עַן
𐤉𐤏𐤍
yaʻan
Because
Causal particle introducing an explanation, justification, or reason; most often rendered 'because', 'on account of', or 'since.' Functions adverbially or conjunctively to introduce the grounds or motivation for a preceding or following statement. Often appears in divine pronouncements, legal texts, or prophetic speech to mark the rationale for an action, judgment, or event; it does not denote purpose or finality, but rather gives the pre-existing or motivating rationale for the stated situation.
Haggai 1:9 · Word #15
Lexicon H3282
| Lemma | יַעַן |
| Lemma (Paleo) | 𐤉𐤏𐤍 |
| Transliteration | yaʻan |
| Strong's | H3282 |
| Definition | Causal particle introducing an explanation, justification, or reason; most often rendered 'because', 'on account of', or 'since.' Functions adverbially or conjunctively to introduce the grounds or motivation for a preceding or following statement. Often appears in divine pronouncements, legal texts, or prophetic speech to mark the rationale for an action, judgment, or event; it does not denote purpose or finality, but rather gives the pre-existing or motivating rationale for the stated situation. |
Morphology HC
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | C — Conjunction — Connects words or clauses |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Because |
SIBI-P1 Translation H3282-03
because
| Morphological Notes | Causal conjunction (particle); invariant form; introduces reason or justification. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form יַעַן functions as a fixed causal conjunction introducing the grounds or rationale for a statement. "Because" concisely conveys this explanatory force without implying purpose or result, aligning with its adverbial-conjunctive morphology. |
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