for the sake of
a.vur marks the person, circumstance, or intended outcome in view when an action is taken.
The term most often identifies the person or circumstance on whose account an action, benefit, judgment, or condition is stated; in a smaller group of clauses, it introduces the outcome toward which an action is directed.
Senses in use
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On account of a person or circumstance · dominant
The construct form attaches an action or condition to the person or circumstance in view. In Genesis 18:26 the whole place is spared in relation to fifty righteous, while in 2 Samuel 9:7 David's promised kindness and restoration are connected with Jonathan; the APB renders these clauses "for their sake" and "for the sake of Jonathan your father."
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Toward a stated outcome · common
In clauses of intended result, the construct form connects a preceding action with what is to follow. In Genesis 21:30 the seven ewe lambs are given with the stated outcome that they may be a witness, and Genesis 27:4 places preparing and eating food before the intended blessing; the APB renders these clauses "that they may be a witness" and "so that I may bless you."
In the Anselm Project Bible: Across the cited clauses, the APB commonly uses "for the sake of," "on account of," and purpose wording such as "so that." Because the APB is a whole-verse translation, these phrases show the clause's presentation rather than a fixed English equivalent.