ἐὰν
ean
unless
from εἰ and ἄν; a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty:--before, but, except, (and) if, (if) so, (what-, whither-)soever, though, when (-soever), whether (or), to whom, (who-)so(-ever). See μή.
Acts 8:31 · Word #8
Lexicon G1437
| Lemma | ἐάν |
| Transliteration | eán |
| Strong's | G1437 |
| In-context | unless |
| Literal | if |
Morphology CONJ.S
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| Part of Speech | CONJ.S — Subordinating Conjunction — Introduces dependent clauses |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ἐάν |
| Strong's | G1437 |
SIBI-P1 G1437-01
if-ever (in case that)
| Morphological Notes | Gr,CS = conditional particle; Gr,T = particle. Indeclinable conjunction formed from εἰ + ἄν. Regularly introduces conditional clauses, most often governing the subjunctive to express contingency or future uncertainty. |
| Rendering Rationale | The particle ἐάν combines εἰ (if) with ἄν, adding a sense of contingency or indefiniteness. Rendering it as "if-ever (in case that)" preserves both the basic conditional force and the nuance of potential or uncertain occurrence that characterizes its use with the subjunctive mood. |
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Word Usage (337 occurrences of G1437)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 4:9 | ἐὰν | ean | |
| Matthew 5:13 | ἐὰν | ean | |
| Matthew 5:19 | ἐὰν | ean |