καὶ

kai

apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.

G2532

Matthew 13:44 · Word #16

Lexicon G2532

Lemmaκαί
Transliterationkaí
Strong'sG2532

Morphology CONJ All morphology codes

Part of Speech CONJ — Coordinating Conjunction — Joins equal elements

Lexical Info

Lemmaκαί
Strong'sG2532

SIBI-P1 G2532-01

and/also

Rootκαί (kai)
Core Meaningsand, also, even, likewise, indeed, cumulative addition
Semantic Rangeand, also, even, indeed, likewise, both…and, then, yet; used for simple connection, emphasis, ascensive force ("even"), or slight contrast depending on context.
Conceptual Significanceκαί is the primary connective tissue of Greek narrative and discourse, linking actions, clauses, and theological claims into unified flow. Its frequent cumulative force can heighten emphasis, layer ideas, or underscore inclusion, making it foundational for understanding biblical argumentation and narrative progression.
Morphological NotesGr,CC — coordinating conjunction; indeclinable particle with no tense, voice, mood, person, number, gender, or case distinctions.
Rendering Rationaleκαί is an indeclinable coordinating conjunction with copulative and often cumulative force. The rendering "and/also" preserves both its basic connective meaning (joining clauses or words) and its frequent additive nuance, without implying grammatical features it does not carry.

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Word Usage (9005 occurrences of G2532)

Location Form Transliteration Meaning
Matthew 1:2 καὶ kai and
Matthew 1:3 καὶ kai and
Matthew 1:11 καὶ kai and
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