The meaning of “εἴγε”
Understanding eíge reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
if (so be that, yet). - if indeed, seeing that, unless, (with negative) otherwise
εἴγε
if (so be that, yet). - if indeed, seeing that, unless, (with negative) otherwise
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Corinthians 5:3 | “If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked.” Word: εἴγε (eíge) | |
| Galatians 3:4 | “Have ye suffered so many things in vain? if it be yet in vain.” Word: εἴγε (eíge) | |
| Ephesians 3:2 | “If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward:” Word: εἴγε (eíge) | |
| Ephesians 4:21 | “If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus:” Word: εἴγε (eíge) | |
| Colossians 1:23 | “If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;” Word: εἴγε (eíge) |