The meaning of “καίπερ”
Understanding kaíper reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
and yet, although. - and indeed, i.e. nevertheless or notwithstanding
καίπερ
and yet, although. - and indeed, i.e. nevertheless or notwithstanding
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Philippians 3:4 | “Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more:” Word: καίπερ (kaíper) | |
| Hebrews 7:5 | “And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham:” Word: καίπερ (kaíper) | |
| 2 Peter 1:12 | “Wherefore I will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though ye know them, and be established in the present truth.” Word: καίπερ (kaíper) | |
| Revelation 17:8 | “The beast that thou sawest was, and is not; and shall ascend out of the bottomless pit, and go into perdition: and they that dwell on the earth shall wonder, whose names were not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, when they behold the beast that was, and is not, and yet is.” Word: καίπερ (kaíper) |