Lexicon étoi: "either," "or," "indeed" Original Word: ἤτοι Strong's Exhaustive Concordance whether. From e and toi; either indeed -- whether. see GREEK e see GREEK toi NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom é and toi Definition whether NASB Translation either (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2273: ἤτοιἤτοι, see ἤ, 4 e. Topical Lexicon Word Origin: A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms.Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the Greek particle ἤτοι, similar functions are performed by Hebrew particles that introduce alternatives or clarify statements. These include words like אוֹ (o, Strong's Hebrew 176), which means "or," and אִם (im, Strong's Hebrew 518), which can mean "if" or "whether." These Hebrew particles serve a similar purpose in distinguishing between options or clarifying statements within the Hebrew Bible. Usage: The particle ἤτοι is used in the New Testament to present alternatives or to emphasize a particular point within a sentence. It is a relatively rare term, appearing in contexts where a distinction or clarification is necessary. Context: The Greek particle ἤτοι (ētoi) is a linguistic tool used in the New Testament to introduce alternatives or to provide clarification within a discourse. Its function is primarily to distinguish between two connected ideas or to emphasize a particular aspect of a statement. Although it is not frequently used, its presence is significant in the passages where it appears, as it helps to convey the intended meaning of the text more clearly. Forms and Transliterations ητοι ήτοι ἤτοι etoi ētoi ḗtoiLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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