The meaning of “εἰ”
Understanding ei reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary particle of conditionality forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether. - if, whether, that, etc.
εἰ
a primary particle of conditionality forasmuch as, if, that, (al-)though, whether. - if, whether, that, etc.
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 17:4 | “Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.” Word: εἰ (ei) | |
| Acts 18:14 | “And when Paul was now about to open his mouth, Gallio said unto the Jews, If it were a matter of wrong or wicked lewdness, O ye Jews, reason would that I should bear with you:” Word: εἰ (ei) | |
| Galatians 3:29 | “And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise. ” Word: εἰ (ei) | |
| 1 Timothy 5:10 | “Well reported of for good works; if she have brought up children, if she have lodged strangers, if she have washed the saints’ feet, if she have relieved the afflicted, if she have diligently followed every good work.” Word: εἰ (ei) | |
| James 2:11 | “For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law.” Word: εἰ (ei) |