The meaning of “ἄν”
Understanding án reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty (what-, where-, wither-, who-)soever.
ἄν
a primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty (what-, where-, wither-, who-)soever.
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:32 | “And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.” Word: ἄν (án) | |
| John 13:24 | “Simon Peter therefore beckoned to him, that he should ask who it should be of whom he spake.” Word: ἄν (án) | |
| 1 Corinthians 11:31 | “For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged.” Word: ἄν (án) | |
| Philippians 2:23 | “Him therefore I hope to send presently, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me.” Word: ἄν (án) | |
| Hebrews 8:7 | “For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second.” Word: ἄν (án) |