◄ 1512. eiper ►
Strong's Lexicon eiper: if indeed, if so be, since Original Word: εἴπερ Part of Speech: Conditional Particle Or Conjunction Transliteration: eiper Pronunciation: AY-per Phonetic Spelling: (i per) Definition: if indeed, if so. Meaning: The term εἴπερ is a conditional particle that can be translated as "if indeed," "if so be," or "since," often used to introduce a statement that is assumed to be true for the sake of argument or to emphasize the condition. Word Origin: A compound of εἰ (ei, "if") and περ (per, an emphatic particle) Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for εἴπερ, as it is a Greek conditional particle with specific usage in the New Testament. However, Hebrew conditional expressions often use the particle אִם (im, "if") to introduce conditions, though without the same emphatic nuance as εἴπερ. Usage: The word εἴπερ is used in the New Testament to introduce conditional statements that are assumed to be true or to emphasize the reality of a condition. It appears in contexts where the condition is not in doubt but is stated to reinforce the argument or point being made. Context: The Greek particle εἴπερ is a nuanced term that appears in the New Testament to introduce conditional clauses with an emphasis on the reality or truth of the condition. It is often used in theological and doctrinal contexts to affirm the certainty of a statement or to build upon a foundational truth. In Romans 8:9, the Apostle Paul uses εἴπερ to emphasize the indwelling of the Spirit in believers: "You, however, are controlled not by the flesh, but by the Spirit, if indeed (εἴπερ) the Spirit of God lives in you." Here, εἴπερ underscores the reality of the Spirit's presence as a defining characteristic of a believer. Similarly, in 1 Corinthians 15:15, Paul uses εἴπερ to affirm the resurrection of Christ as a foundational truth: "More than that, we are then found to be false witnesses about God, for we have testified about God that He raised Christ from the dead. But He did not raise Him if in fact (εἴπερ) the dead are not raised." The use of εἴπερ here highlights the logical connection between the resurrection of Christ and the general resurrection of the dead. The particle εἴπερ serves to strengthen the argument by assuming the truth of the condition, thus providing a basis for further theological or ethical implications. It is a tool for reinforcing the certainty of a premise that is crucial for the subsequent argument or teaching. HELPS Word-studies 1512 eí per (from 487 /antílytron, "if" and 4007 /per, "perhaps indeed") – properly, "if indeed," "even if" (i.e. not just "if"); "if it be so," "if really," "if indeed," "if after all (since)." NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin from ei and per Definition if perhaps NASB Translation after all (1), if (2), if indeed (2), since indeed (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1512: εἴπερ εἴπερ, see εἰ, III. 13. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance if so be, seeing, though. From ei and per; if perhaps -- if so be (that), seeing, though. see GREEK ei see GREEK per Forms and Transliterations ειπερ είπερ εἴπερ eiper eíper Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Romans 3:30 Conj GRK: εἴπερ εἷς ὁ NAS: since indeed God who INT: since indeed one Romans 8:9 Conj GRK: ἐν πνεύματι εἴπερ πνεῦμα θεοῦ NAS: but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit KJV: the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit INT: in Spirit if indeed [the] Spirit of God Romans 8:17 Conj GRK: δὲ Χριστοῦ εἴπερ συμπάσχομεν ἵνα NAS: with Christ, if indeed we suffer KJV: with Christ; if so be that we suffer with INT: moreover of Christ if indeed we suffer jointly that 1 Corinthians 8:5 Conj GRK: καὶ γὰρ εἴπερ εἰσὶν λεγόμενοι NAS: For even if there are so-called gods KJV: For though there be that are called INT: even truly if indeed there are [those] called 1 Corinthians 15:15 Conj GRK: οὐκ ἤγειρεν εἴπερ ἄρα νεκροὶ NAS: He did not raise, if in fact KJV: not up, if so be that the dead INT: not he raised if then [the] dead 2 Thessalonians 1:6 Conj GRK: εἴπερ δίκαιον παρὰ NAS: For after all it is [only] just KJV: Seeing [it is] a righteous thing with INT: if at least righteous [it is] with Strong's Greek 1512 6 Occurrences εἴπερ — 6 Occ.