Strong's Lexicon eite: whether, if, or Original Word: εἴτε Word Origin: A compound of εἰ (ei, "if") and the enclitic particle τε (te, "and" or "also") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the Greek conjunction "εἴτε," similar concepts of conditionality and alternatives can be found in Hebrew conjunctions like אוֹ (o, "or") and אִם (im, "if"). Usage: The Greek conjunction "εἴτε" (eite) is used to introduce alternatives or conditions, often translated as "whether" or "if" in English. It is typically employed in contexts where multiple possibilities or conditions are being considered, often in a list or series. This conjunction helps to express uncertainty or to present different scenarios or options. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of Koine Greek, the language of the New Testament, conjunctions like "εἴτε" were essential for constructing complex sentences and expressing nuanced ideas. The use of "εἴτε" reflects the Greek language's capacity for logical and philosophical discourse, which was prevalent in the Hellenistic world. This conjunction would have been familiar to early Christian audiences who were accustomed to Greek rhetorical and philosophical traditions. 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: εἴτεεἴτε, see εἰ, III. 15. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance if, or, whether. From ei and te; if too -- if, or, whether. see GREEK ei see GREEK te Forms and Transliterations ειτε είτε εἴτε eite eíteLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Romans 12:6 ConjGRK: 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 Romans 12:7 Conj Romans 12:8 Conj 1 Corinthians 3:22 Conj 1 Corinthians 3:22 Conj 1 Corinthians 3:22 Conj 1 Corinthians 3:22 Conj 1 Corinthians 3:22 Conj 1 Corinthians 3:22 Conj 1 Corinthians 3:22 Conj 1 Corinthians 3:22 Conj 1 Corinthians 8:5 Conj 1 Corinthians 8:5 Conj 1 Corinthians 10:31 Conj 1 Corinthians 10:31 Conj 1 Corinthians 10:31 Conj 1 Corinthians 12:13 Conj 1 Corinthians 12:13 Conj 1 Corinthians 12:13 Conj 1 Corinthians 12:13 Conj 1 Corinthians 12:26 Conj 1 Corinthians 12:26 Conj 1 Corinthians 13:8 Conj 1 Corinthians 13:8 Conj |
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