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εἴγε G1489
G1489 is the Greek word εἴγε, transliterated eíge. The King James Version most often renders it if.
What it means
if indeed, seeing that, unless, (with negative) otherwise.
Where it comes from
from G1487 (εἰ) and G1065 (γέ).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 5 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: if (so be that, yet).
Verses using εἴγε
All 5 verses, quoted in full.
2 Corinthians 5:3 · KJV
If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked.
Galatians 3:4 · KJV
Have ye suffered so many things in vain? if it be yet in vain.
Ephesians 3:2 · KJV
If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward:
Ephesians 4:21 · KJV
If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus:
Colossians 1:23 · KJV
If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;
Common questions
What does Strong's G1489 mean?
G1489 is the Greek word εἴγε (eíge), meaning if indeed, seeing that, unless, (with negative) otherwise.
How is G1489 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it if (3 times), if it be yet (1 time), if so be that (1 time).
How many times does G1489 appear in the Bible?
εἴγε (eíge) is tagged in 5 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1489 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G1487 (εἰ) and G1065 (γέ).
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