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ἵνα
HEE-nah
in order that, so that
purpose conjunction
Appears 663× in the Greek New Testament — very common.

In the New Testament

Always followed by the subjunctive mood. Marks purpose.

Memory Hook

HEE-nah — "IN-a order that..." — ἵνα always introduces a PURPOSE.

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