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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 Timothy 5:23
Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities.
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1611 witness · 1 Timothy 5:23 · retained source text

Drinke no longer water, but vse a little wine for thy stomackes sake, and thine often infirmities.

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