The meaning of “κἄν”
Understanding kán reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
and (also) if (so much as), if but, at the least, though, yet. - and (or even) if
κἄν
and (also) if (so much as), if but, at the least, though, yet. - and (or even) if
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 26:35 | “Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.” Word: κἄν (kán) | |
| Mark 6:56 | “And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole. ” Word: κἄν (kán) | |
| Luke 13:9 | “And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.” Word: κἄν (kán) | |
| John 10:38 | “But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him.” Word: κἄν (kán) | |
| Acts 5:15 | “Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.” Word: κἄν (kán) |