The meaning of “εἴτε”
Understanding eíte reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
if, or, whether. - if too
εἴτε
if, or, whether. - if too
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Romans 12:7 | “Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;” Word: εἴτε (eíte) | |
| 1 Corinthians 12:26 | “And whether one member suffer, all the members suffer with it; or one member be honoured, all the members rejoice with it.” Word: εἴτε (eíte) | |
| 2 Corinthians 5:13 | “For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause.” Word: εἴτε (eíte) | |
| Ephesians 6:8 | “Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.” Word: εἴτε (eíte) | |
| Philippians 1:20 | “According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.” Word: εἴτε (eíte) |