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καί G2532
G2532 is the Greek word καί, transliterated kaí. The King James Version most often renders it and.
What it means
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words.
Where it comes from
apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force.
How the King James Version translates it
Across 8,960 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Verses using καί
The first 40 of 5194 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 1:2 · KJV
Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren;
Matthew 1:3 · KJV
And Judas begat Phares and Zara of Thamar; and Phares begat Esrom; and Esrom begat Aram;
Matthew 1:11 · KJV
And Josias begat Jechonias and his brethren, about the time they were carried away to Babylon:
Matthew 1:17 · KJV
So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations.
Matthew 1:19 · KJV
Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.
Matthew 1:21 · KJV
And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
Matthew 1:23 · KJV
Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.
Matthew 1:24 · KJV
Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:
Matthew 1:25 · KJV
And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS.
Matthew 2:2 · KJV
Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.
Matthew 2:3 · KJV
When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
Matthew 2:4 · KJV
And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.
Matthew 2:6 · KJV
And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, that shall rule my people Israel.
Matthew 2:8 · KJV
And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.
Matthew 2:9 · KJV
When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.
Matthew 2:11 · KJV
And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.
Matthew 2:12 · KJV
And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way.
Matthew 2:13 · KJV
And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him.
Matthew 2:14 · KJV
When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt:
Matthew 2:15 · KJV
And was there until the death of Herod: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, Out of Egypt have I called my son.
Matthew 2:16 · KJV
Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men.
Matthew 2:18 · KJV
In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not.
Matthew 2:20 · KJV
Saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought the young child’s life.
Matthew 2:21 · KJV
And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel.
Matthew 2:23 · KJV
And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene.
Matthew 3:2 · KJV
And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.
Matthew 3:4 · KJV
And the same John had his raiment of camel’s hair, and a leathern girdle about his loins; and his meat was locusts and wild honey.
Matthew 3:5 · KJV
Then went out to him Jerusalem, and all Judaea, and all the region round about Jordan,
Matthew 3:6 · KJV
And were baptized of him in Jordan, confessing their sins.
Matthew 3:7 · KJV
But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
Matthew 3:9 · KJV
And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.
Matthew 3:10 · KJV
And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
Matthew 3:11 · KJV
I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:
Matthew 3:12 · KJV
Whose fan is in his hand, and he will throughly purge his floor, and gather his wheat into the garner; but he will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.
Matthew 3:14 · KJV
But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?
Matthew 3:16 · KJV
And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:
Matthew 3:17 · KJV
And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.
Matthew 4:2 · KJV
And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred.
Matthew 4:3 · KJV
And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.
Matthew 4:5 · KJV
Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple,
Common questions
What does Strong's G2532 mean?
G2532 is the Greek word καί (kaí), meaning and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words.
How is G2532 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it and (8121 times), also (499 times), even (103 times), both (47 times), but (46 times), among others.
How many times does G2532 appear in the Bible?
καί (kaí) is tagged in 5194 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2532 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force.
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