עֲשֵׂה לְמַעַן שְׁמֶךָ
To do or make , in the broadest sense and widest application · properly, heed , i.e. purpose ; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that · an appellation , as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor , authority , character
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עָשָׂה H6213 to do or make , in the broadest sense and widest application
מַעַן H4616 properly, heed , i.e. purpose ; used only adverbially, on account of (as a motive or an aim), teleologically, in order that
שֵׁם H8034 an appellation , as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor , authority , character
What does עֲשֵׂה לְמַעַן שְׁמֶךָ (aseh lemaan shemekha) mean in the Bible?
עָשָׂה · מַעַן · שֵׁם is a Hebrew word meaning "act for the sake of your name".
Full entry for עֲשֵׂה לְמַעַן שְׁמֶךָ (H6213, H4616, H8034) · Browse the biblical lexicon
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