The meaning of “ἤ”
Understanding ḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary particle of distinction between two connected terms and, but (either), (n-)either, except it be, (n-)or (else)...
ἤ
a primary particle of distinction between two connected terms and, but (either), (n-)either, except it be, (n-)or (else), rather, save, than, that, what, yea. - disjunctive, or - comparative, than
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 15:5 | “But ye say, Whosoever shall say to his father or his mother, It is a gift, by whatsoever thou mightest be profited by me;” Word: ἤ (ḗ) | |
| Acts 20:33 | “I have coveted no man’s silver, or gold, or apparel.” Word: ἤ (ḗ) | |
| Galatians 3:2 | “This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?” Word: ἤ (ḗ) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 2:19 | “For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?” Word: ἤ (ḗ) | |
| Titus 3:12 | “When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter.” Word: ἤ (ḗ) |