Lexical Summary ei tis: if anyone, if someone Original Word: εἴ τις Strong's Exhaustive Concordance he that, if a man, whether any, whosoever. From ei and tis; if any -- he that, if a(-ny) man('s thing, from any, ought), whether any, whosoever. see GREEK ei see GREEK tis NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originsee ei and tis. Topical Lexicon Form and Scopeεἴ τις combines the conditional particle εἰ (“if”) with the indefinite pronoun τις (“someone, anyone”). Because the two words are written separately in the manuscripts, no single-word occurrence is tallied in the Greek New Testament under Strong’s number 1536. Nevertheless, the construction itself is woven throughout Scripture as a concise way to extend an invitation, issue a warning, or frame a doctrinal test that applies to every hearer without exception. Inclusive Yet Conditional Appeal The phrase characteristically opens the door of grace to “whoever will,” while at the same time drawing a clear line of responsibility: • Matthew 16:24 – “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow Me.” In these sayings Jesus universalizes the call (“anyone”) yet binds it to decisive obedience (“must,” “let him”). The balance preserves both the freeness of the gospel and the necessity of repentance and faith. Pastoral Invitations and Warnings Early church leaders adopt the same pattern: • 1 Corinthians 3:17 – “If anyone destroys God’s temple, God will destroy him.” These examples demonstrate how εἴ τις functions pastorally: it graciously invites faithfulness and simultaneously guards the flock against error. Community Ethics εἴ τις frequently regulates relationships within the body of Christ: • Colossians 3:13 – “If anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other…” In such contexts the phrase translates theology into practice, binding everyday conduct to the lordship of Christ. Eschatological Emphasis Revelation intensifies the conditional note: • Revelation 3:20 – “If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him…” The construction thereby underscores individual accountability in the consummation of God’s purposes. Historical and Ministerial Significance 1. Evangelistic Clarity – The early church’s preaching echoed Jesus’ use of εἴ τις, making the gospel both universal and personal. Contemporary Application • Preaching – Use εἴ τις texts to present Christ’s invitation with both warmth and seriousness. Summary Though εἴ τις is not counted as a single lexical entry in the Greek text, its repetitive two-word form saturates the New Testament, offering one of Scripture’s most powerful rhetorical tools: an all-inclusive summons that leaves every soul responsible before God. Forms and Transliterations ει είτι είτιςLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance εἰσπορεύονται — 2 Occ.εἰσδραμοῦσα — 1 Occ. εἰσηνέγκαμεν — 1 Occ. εἰσενέγκῃς — 2 Occ. εἰσενεγκεῖν — 1 Occ. εἰσενέγκωσιν — 1 Occ. εἰσφέρεις — 1 Occ. εἰσφέρεται — 1 Occ. εἰσφέρωσιν — 1 Occ. εἶτα — 15 Occ. ἐκ — 685 Occ. ἐξ — 236 Occ. ἑκάστη — 1 Occ. ἑκάστην — 1 Occ. ἑκάστῳ — 19 Occ. ἕκαστοι — 1 Occ. ἕκαστον — 13 Occ. ἕκαστος — 40 Occ. ἑκάστου — 7 Occ. ἑκάστοτε — 1 Occ. |
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