'Whereas' in the Bible

Therefore say, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Whereas I have removed them far off among the nations, and whereas I have scattered them among the countries, yet will I be to them a sanctuary for a little while in the countries where they are come.

And thou art different from other women in thy whoredoms, in that none followeth thee to play the harlot; and whereas thou givest hire, and no hire is given unto thee, therefore thou art different.

He heard the sound of the trumpet, and took not warning; his blood shall be upon him; whereas if he had taken warning, he would have delivered his soul.

Because thou hast said, These two nations and these two countries shall be mine, and we will possess it; whereas Jehovah was there:

And the land that was desolate shall be tilled, whereas it was a desolation in the sight of all that passed by.