κἂν
kán
and if
A compound conditional particle: even if, and if, though, at least if. Used to introduce a condition regarded as possible or potential, with an added nuance of concession, minimal expectation, or emphasis. Functions to heighten or intensify the conditional nature of a statement, sometimes with the sense of 'at least' or 'even in case of.'
1 Corinthians 13:3 · Word #1
Lexicon G2579
| Lemma | κἄν |
| Transliteration | kán |
| Strong's | G2579 |
| Definition | A compound conditional particle: even if, and if, though, at least if. Used to introduce a condition regarded as possible or potential, with an added nuance of concession, minimal expectation, or emphasis. Functions to heighten or intensify the conditional nature of a statement, sometimes with the sense of 'at least' or 'even in case of.' |
Morphology CONJ.S
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | CONJ.S — Subordinating Conjunction — Introduces dependent clauses |
Common Translation
| Phrase | and if |
| Literal | and-if |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | κἄν |
| Strong's | G2579 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2579-01
even if
| Morphological Notes | Particle (adverbial/subordinating conjunction); indeclinable compound of καί + ἐάν functioning as an intensified conditional marker. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Even if" preserves the compound force of καί ("even/and") and ἐάν ("if"), conveying a heightened or concessive condition. As an indeclinable conditional particle, it consistently introduces a potential or concessive clause without inflectional change. |
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