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sake

Meaning of “sake”

Cause, account, purpose, interest, or benefit; used in phrases meaning because of or for the benefit of someone or something.

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145 occurrences135 verses38 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 3:17

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1 Peter 2:13
Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord’s sake: whether it be to the king, as supreme;
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 1 Peter 2:13 · retained source text

Submit your selues to euery ordinance of man for the Lordes sake, whether it be to the King, as supreme,

1 Peter 3:14
But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;
1 word occurrence in this verse
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1611 witness · 1 Peter 3:14 · retained source text

But and if ye suffer for righteousnes sake, happy are ye, and be not afraid of their terrour, neither be troubled:

1611 marginal noteEsa. 8.12,13.

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