The meaning of “εἰ καί”
Understanding ei kaí reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
if (that), though. - if also (or even)
εἰ καί
if (that), though. - if also (or even)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:33 | “Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended.” Word: εἰ καί (ei kaí) | |
| Luke 11:18 | “If Satan also be divided against himself, how shall his kingdom stand? because ye say that I cast out devils through Beelzebub.” Word: εἰ καί (ei kaí) | |
| 1 Corinthians 7:21 | “Art thou called being a servant? care not for it: but if thou mayest be made free, use it rather.” Word: εἰ καί (ei kaí) | |
| 2 Corinthians 7:12 | “Wherefore, though I wrote unto you, I did it not for his cause that had done the wrong, nor for his cause that suffered wrong, but that our care for you in the sight of God might appear unto you.” Word: εἰ καί (ei kaí) | |
| Philippians 3:12 | “Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus.” Word: εἰ καί (ei kaí) |