Strong's Lexicon eige: if indeed, if at least, if so be Original Word: εἴγε Word Origin: A compound of εἰ (ei, "if") and γε (ge, an emphatic particle) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "εἴγε," similar conditional expressions can be found in Hebrew, such as אִם (im, "if") which is used to introduce conditional clauses. Usage: The Greek conjunction "εἴγε" (eige) is used to express a condition with an emphasis on the reality or truth of the statement that follows. It often introduces a clause that assumes the truth of what is being stated, adding a layer of certainty or emphasis. In the New Testament, it is used to affirm the condition or premise upon which a statement is based. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of Koine Greek, the language of the New Testament, conjunctions like "εἴγε" were used to connect thoughts and provide logical flow in discourse. The use of "eige" reflects a common rhetorical technique in ancient Greek literature, where the speaker or writer would assert a condition with an underlying assumption of its truth, thereby strengthening the argument or narrative. HELPS Word-studies 1489 eíge (from 1487 /ei, "if" and 1065 /gé, "really, indeed") – properly, if indeed, really if. 1489 (eíge) emphatically introduces a qualified condition: "If at least," "If it be so . . . ". NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom ei and ge Definition if indeed, seeing that, unless, with neg. otherwise NASB Translation inasmuch (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1489: εἴγε[εἴγε, see γέ, 3 c.] Strong's Exhaustive Concordance if, yet. From ei and ge; if indeed, seeing that, unless, (with negative) otherwise -- if (so be that, yet). see GREEK ei see GREEK ge Forms and Transliterations ει είγεLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance ἔθνος — 18 Occ.ἔθνους — 7 Occ. ἔθη — 2 Occ. ἔθει — 1 Occ. ἔθεσι — 1 Occ. ἔθεσιν — 1 Occ. ἐθῶν — 1 Occ. ἔθος — 6 Occ. εἰώθει — 2 Occ. εἰωθὸς — 2 Occ. μή¦γε — 8 Occ. εἴδει — 1 Occ. εἶδος — 2 Occ. εἴδους — 2 Occ. ᾔδει — 14 Occ. ᾔδειν — 5 Occ. ᾔδεις — 3 Occ. ᾔδεισαν — 8 Occ. ᾔδειτε — 3 Occ. εἰδῇς — 1 Occ. |
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