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.

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31 occurrences29 verses18 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Genesis 18:26

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And the Lord said, If I find in Sodom fifty righteous within the city, then I will spare all the place for their sakes.

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The 1611 reading

1611 witness · Genesis 18:26 · retained source text

And the LORD said, If I find in Sodom fiftie righteous, within the citie, then I will spare all the place for their sakes.

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