KJV dictionary & concordance

sakes

Meaning of “sakes”

Causes, interests, or benefits; used in phrases meaning because of or for the benefit of the persons or things named.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-references

31 occurrences29 verses18 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Genesis 18:26

Complete exact-word concordance

KJV PCE

Therefore I endure all things for the elect’s sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

1 word occurrence in this verse

The 1611 reading

1611 witness · 2 Timothy 2:10 · retained source text

Therefore I indure all things for the elects sakes, that they may also obtaine the saluation which is in Christ Iesus, with eternall glory.

Complete reference index — all 29 verses

Select a book to filter the concordance. Occurrences and verses are counted separately.

Source order

1 · KJV context and cross-references