ya.an introduces the stated grounds for an action, judgment, or response in a clause.

As a conjunction, יַעַן introduces the grounds given for a following response, outcome, or declaration: misconduct may precede judgment, while humility, obedience, or a worthy intention may precede a favorable response.

1. Introduces the stated grounds of a clause · dominant

   The supplied morphology identifies each form as a conjunction. In 1 Kings 11:11 the clause gives Solomon's failure to keep the covenant before the announced removal of the kingdom; in 2 Kings 10:30 it gives Jehu's action before the promise concerning his sons; and in Ezekiel 13:8 the APB renders the accusation before the declaration, "therefore I am against you."

   1 Kings 11:112 Kings 10:30Ezekiel 13:81 Kings 21:292 Kings 22:19Amos 5:11

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB commonly presents the clause introduced by this conjunction with "Because" and sometimes follows it with "therefore" to state the resulting response. As a whole-verse translation, it chiefly makes the clause-level causal relation visible.