1535. eite

Lexicon

eite: whether, if, or

Original Word: εἴτε
Part of Speech: Conjunction
Transliteration: eite
Pronunciation: AY-teh
Phonetic Spelling: (i'-teh)
Definition: whether, if, or
Meaning: and if, whether.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

if, or, whether.

From ei and te; if too -- if, or, whether.

see GREEK ei

see GREEK te

HELPS Word-studies

1535 eíte (from 1487 /ei, "if" and 5037 /té, "both-and") – properly, "if both . . . "; "whether, if also . . . ".

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1535: εἴτε

εἴτε, see εἰ, III. 15.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: A compound of εἰ (ei, Strong's 1487) meaning "if" and the enclitic particle τε (te, Strong's 5037) meaning "and" or "also."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for εἴτε, similar conditional or alternative expressions can be found in Hebrew conjunctions such as אוֹ (o, Strong's 176) meaning "or," and אִם (im, Strong's 518) meaning "if." These Hebrew terms serve similar functions in presenting alternatives or conditions in the Old Testament.

Usage: The word εἴτε appears in various contexts within the New Testament, often to express conditional statements or to present alternative scenarios. It is used to connect clauses that offer different possibilities or outcomes.

Context: The Greek conjunction εἴτε is a versatile term found in the New Testament, serving primarily to introduce conditional or alternative statements. It is often used in pairs, such as "whether...or," to present different possibilities or conditions that may apply. This conjunction is instrumental in theological discussions and moral teachings, where it helps to delineate choices or consequences.

For example, in Philippians 1:18, Paul uses εἴτε to express indifference to the motives behind preaching, stating, "What then is the issue? Just this: that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed. And in this I rejoice." Here, εἴτε introduces the alternatives of preaching motives, emphasizing that the proclamation of Christ is the ultimate concern.

In 1 Corinthians 10:31, Paul instructs, "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all to the glory of God." The use of εἴτε here underscores the comprehensive nature of living for God's glory, covering all aspects of life.

The conjunction is also found in doctrinal contexts, such as in Colossians 1:16, where it is used to describe the scope of Christ's creative work: "For in Him all things were created, things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities; all things were created through Him and for Him." Here, εἴτε introduces various categories of created beings, highlighting the comprehensive nature of Christ's sovereignty.

Overall, εἴτε is a critical conjunction in the New Testament, facilitating the expression of complex theological and ethical ideas by presenting alternatives and conditions.

Forms and Transliterations

ειτε είτε εἴτε eite eíte

Englishman's Concordance

Romans 12:6 Conj
GRK: ἡμῖν διάφορα εἴτε προφητείαν κατὰ
NAS: given to us, [each of us is to exercise them accordingly]: if prophecy,
KJV: to us, whether prophecy,
INT: to us different whether prophecy according to

Romans 12:7 Conj
GRK: εἴτε διακονίαν ἐν
NAS: if service, in his serving;
KJV: Or ministry, [let us wait] on
INT: or service in

Romans 12:7 Conj
GRK: τῇ διακονίᾳ εἴτε ὁ διδάσκων
NAS: in his serving; or he who teaches,
KJV: [our] ministering: or he that teacheth,
INT: the service or he that teaches

Romans 12:8 Conj
GRK: εἴτε ὁ παρακαλῶν
NAS: or he who exhorts, in his exhortation;
KJV: Or he that exhorteth, on
INT: or that exhorts

1 Corinthians 3:22 Conj
GRK: εἴτε Παῦλος εἴτε
NAS: whether Paul or
KJV: Whether Paul, or
INT: Whether Paul or

1 Corinthians 3:22 Conj
GRK: εἴτε Παῦλος εἴτε Ἀπολλὼς εἴτε
NAS: whether Paul or Apollos or
KJV: Whether Paul, or Apollos, or
INT: Whether Paul or Apollos or

1 Corinthians 3:22 Conj
GRK: εἴτε Ἀπολλὼς εἴτε Κηφᾶς εἴτε
NAS: or Apollos or Cephas or
KJV: or Apollos, or Cephas, or
INT: or Apollos or Cephas or [the]

1 Corinthians 3:22 Conj
GRK: εἴτε Κηφᾶς εἴτε κόσμος εἴτε
NAS: or Cephas or the world or
KJV: or Cephas, or the world, or
INT: or Cephas or [the] world or

1 Corinthians 3:22 Conj
GRK: εἴτε κόσμος εἴτε ζωὴ εἴτε
NAS: or the world or life or
KJV: or the world, or life, or
INT: or [the] world or life or

1 Corinthians 3:22 Conj
GRK: εἴτε ζωὴ εἴτε θάνατος εἴτε
NAS: or life or death or
KJV: or life, or death, or
INT: or life or death or

1 Corinthians 3:22 Conj
GRK: εἴτε θάνατος εἴτε ἐνεστῶτα εἴτε
NAS: or death or things present or
KJV: or death, or things present, or
INT: or death or present things or

1 Corinthians 3:22 Conj
GRK: εἴτε ἐνεστῶτα εἴτε μέλλοντα πάντα
NAS: things present or things to come;
KJV: things present, or things to come;
INT: or present things or coming things all

1 Corinthians 8:5 Conj
GRK: λεγόμενοι θεοὶ εἴτε ἐν οὐρανῷ
NAS: gods whether in heaven
KJV: gods, whether in
INT: [those] called gods whether in heaven

1 Corinthians 8:5 Conj
GRK: ἐν οὐρανῷ εἴτε ἐπὶ γῆς
NAS: in heaven or on earth,
KJV: in heaven or in earth,
INT: in heaven or on earth

1 Corinthians 10:31 Conj
GRK: Εἴτε οὖν ἐσθίετε
NAS: Whether, then, you eat
KJV: Whether therefore ye eat,
INT: Whether therefore you eat

1 Corinthians 10:31 Conj
GRK: οὖν ἐσθίετε εἴτε πίνετε εἴτε
NAS: then, you eat or drink or
KJV: therefore ye eat, or drink, or
INT: therefore you eat or you drink or

1 Corinthians 10:31 Conj
GRK: εἴτε πίνετε εἴτε τι ποιεῖτε
NAS: or drink or whatever you do,
KJV: or drink, or whatsoever ye do,
INT: or you drink or anything you do

1 Corinthians 12:13 Conj
GRK: σῶμα ἐβαπτίσθημεν εἴτε Ἰουδαῖοι εἴτε
NAS: into one body, whether Jews or
KJV: one body, whether [we be] Jews or
INT: body were baptized whether Jews or

1 Corinthians 12:13 Conj
GRK: εἴτε Ἰουδαῖοι εἴτε Ἕλληνες εἴτε
NAS: whether Jews or Greeks, whether
KJV: [we be] Jews or Gentiles,
INT: whether Jews or Greeks whether

1 Corinthians 12:13 Conj
GRK: εἴτε Ἕλληνες εἴτε δοῦλοι εἴτε
NAS: or Greeks, whether slaves or
KJV: or Gentiles, whether [we be] bond or
INT: or Greeks whether slaves or

1 Corinthians 12:13 Conj
GRK: εἴτε δοῦλοι εἴτε ἐλεύθεροι καὶ
NAS: slaves or free,
KJV: whether [we be] bond or free; and
INT: whether slaves or free and

1 Corinthians 12:26 Conj
GRK: καὶ εἴτε πάσχει ἓν
NAS: And if one member
KJV: And whether one member
INT: And if suffers one

1 Corinthians 12:26 Conj
GRK: τὰ μέλη εἴτε δοξάζεται ἓν
NAS: suffer with it; if [one] member
KJV: suffer with it; or one
INT: the members if be glorified one

1 Corinthians 13:8 Conj
GRK: οὐδέποτε πίπτει εἴτε δὲ προφητεῖαι
NAS: fails; but if [there are gifts of] prophecy,
KJV: but whether [there be] prophecies,
INT: never fails if moreover prophesies

1 Corinthians 13:8 Conj
GRK: προφητεῖαι καταργηθήσονται εἴτε γλῶσσαι παύσονται
NAS: away; if [there are] tongues,
KJV: they shall fail; whether [there be] tongues,
INT: prophesies they will be done away whether tongues they will cease

Strong's Greek 1535
65 Occurrences

εἴτε — 65 Occ.