ἢ
e
or
a primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than:--and, but (either), (n-)either, except it be, (n-)or (else), rather, save, than, that, what, yea. Often used in connection with other particles. Compare especially ἤδη, ἤπερ, ἤτοι.
1 Corinthians 4:3 · Word #10
Lexicon G2228
| Lemma | ἤ |
| Transliteration | ḗ |
| Strong's | G2228 |
| In-context | or |
| Literal | or |
Morphology CONJ
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | CONJ — Coordinating Conjunction — Joins equal elements |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἤ |
| Strong's | G2228 |
SIBI-P1 G2228-01
or (disjunctive alternative)
| Morphological Notes | Gr,CC — coordinating conjunction; an indeclinable particle used to connect words, phrases, or clauses in a disjunctive or comparative sense. |
| Rendering Rationale | The lemma ἤ is a primary disjunctive particle marking distinction or alternative between clauses or terms. As a coordinating conjunction (Gr,CC), it carries no tense, voice, mood, case, gender, or number, so the rendering "or" faithfully reflects its grammatical function as a connector introducing an alternative or contrast. |
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Word Usage (346 occurrences of G2228)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 1:18 | ἢ | e-2 | than |
| Matthew 5:17 | ἢ | e | |
| Matthew 5:18 | ἢ | e-2 |