ἐὰν

ean

if

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.

G1437

Mark 3:27 · Word #15

Lexicon G1437

Lemmaἐάν
Transliterationeán
Strong'sG1437
In-contextif
Literalif

Morphology CONJ.S All morphology codes

Part of Speech CONJ.S — Subordinating Conjunction — Introduces dependent clauses

Lexical Info

Lemmaἐάν
Strong'sG1437

SIBI-P1 G1437-01

if-ever (in case that)

Rootἐάν (ean)
Core Meaningsif, in case that, whenever, contingency, conditionality
Semantic Rangeif, in case that, whenever, whoever/whatever (with relative terms), provided that, though (in concessive contexts), marker of contingency or indefiniteness
Conceptual Significanceἐάν structures many conditional and covenantal statements in the New Testament, expressing human response, divine promise, warning, or contingency. It often frames the relationship between faith and outcome, obedience and blessing, or action and consequence, highlighting the conditional dynamics within biblical theology.
Morphological NotesGr,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 RationaleThe 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
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