Ehineken marks the reason or grounds for what is stated in the clause.

As a preposition, εἵνεκεν marks the stated reason for a condition in 2 Corinthians 3:10 and for the actions described in Luke 4:18.

1. Marks the reason for a stated action or condition · dominant

   The form is tagged as a preposition in both occurrences. In 2 Corinthians 3:10 the APB renders the clause "because of the surpassing glory," identifying the reason connected with what has been glorified; in Luke 4:18 it renders "because he has anointed me," giving the stated reason before the following proclamations and acts.

   2 Corinthians 3:10Luke 4:18

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB presents the prepositional relation with "because of" in 2 Corinthians 3:10 and "because" in Luke 4:18. These renderings reflect the verse-level clauses.