Greek word study
ἐάν G1437
- Transliteration
- eán
- KJV glosses
- before, but, except, (and) if, (if) so, (what-, whither-)soever, though, when (-soever), whether (or), to whom, (who-)so(-ever)
Lexical summary
a conditional particle
in case that, provided, etc.
often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance
a conditional particle
in case that, provided, etc.
often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty
A word’s possible definitions do not determine its meaning in every passage. Meaning is established by grammar, syntax, literary context, and usage.
Source: Strong’s Hebrew and Greek Lexicon. Data source information