Lexical Summary eiper: if indeed, if so be, since Original Word: εἴπερ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance if so be, seeing, though. From ei and per; if perhaps -- if so be (that), seeing, though. see GREEK ei see GREEK per HELPS Word-studies 1512 eí per (from 487 /antílytron, "if" and 4007 /per, "perhaps indeed") – properly, "if indeed," "even if" (i.e. not just "if"); "if it be so," "if really," "if indeed," "if after all (since)." NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ei and per Definition if perhaps NASB Translation after all (1), if (2), if indeed (2), since indeed (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1512: εἴπερεἴπερ, see εἰ, III. 13. Topical Lexicon Overview of UsageStrong’s 1512 occurs six times, all in Pauline writings, functioning as an intensified conditional that assumes the premise to be true for the sake of argument or exhortation. Rather than expressing doubt, Paul employs it to reinforce realities already granted within the Christian worldview. Key Texts Romans 3:30 – “since there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through faith.” Romans 8:9 – “You, however, are controlled not by the flesh but by the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you.” Romans 8:17 – “And if we are children, then we are heirs... if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him.” 1 Corinthians 8:5 – “For even if there are so-called gods, whether in heaven or on earth (as there are many gods and many lords)…” 1 Corinthians 15:15 – “For we have testified about God that He raised Christ from the dead, but He did not raise Him if in fact the dead are not raised.” 2 Thessalonians 1:6 – “After all, it is only right for God to repay with affliction those who afflict you.” Rhetorical Function 1. Affirmed premise: Paul fronts an accepted truth—monotheism (Romans 3:30) or divine justice (2 Thessalonians 1:6)—to ground his argument. Theological Emphases • Monotheism: Romans 3:30 anchors justification in the oneness of God, countering ethnic exclusivism. Historical Background First-century rhetoric prized conditional clauses that conceded a point to press a larger claim. Paul, trained in both rabbinic disputation and Hellenistic rhetoric, adapts this device to Christian proclamation, embedding it within the unfolding revelation of the gospel. Ministry Significance 1. Assurance without complacency: Believers rest in settled truths (“since indeed…the Spirit dwells in you”) while examining their walk. Practical Applications • Discipleship: Use Romans 8:9 to help new believers discern the Spirit’s work and cultivate spiritual disciplines. Summary Strong’s 1512 serves Paul as a device of confident concession—“if, as is the case.” Each occurrence affirms foundational Christian truths, pressing believers toward assurance, self-examination, and steadfast hope grounded in the unshakeable consistency of God’s Word. Forms and Transliterations ειπερ είπερ εἴπερ eiper eíperLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Romans 3:30 ConjGRK: εἴπερ εἷς ὁ NAS: since indeed God who INT: since indeed one Romans 8:9 Conj Romans 8:17 Conj 1 Corinthians 8:5 Conj 1 Corinthians 15:15 Conj 2 Thessalonians 1:6 Conj |
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