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κἄν G2579
G2579 is the Greek word κἄν, transliterated kán. The King James Version most often renders it if.
What it means
and (or even) if.
Where it comes from
from G2532 (καί) and G1437 (ἐάν).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 15 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: and (also) if (so much as), if but, at the least, though, yet.
Verses using κἄν
All 13 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 21:21 · KJV
Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.
Matthew 26:35 · KJV
Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.
Mark 5:28 · KJV
For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole.
Mark 6:56 · KJV
And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole.
Mark 16:18 · KJV
They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
Luke 13:9 · KJV
And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.
John 8:14 · KJV
Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go.
John 10:38 · KJV
But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him.
John 11:25 · KJV
Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
Acts 5:15 · KJV
Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.
2 Corinthians 11:16 · KJV
I say again, Let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little.
Hebrews 12:20 · KJV
(For they could not endure that which was commanded, And if so much as a beast touch the mountain, it shall be stoned, or thrust through with a dart:
James 5:15 · KJV
And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.
Common questions
What does Strong's G2579 mean?
G2579 is the Greek word κἄν (kán), meaning and (or even) if.
How is G2579 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it if (5 times), though (4 times), but (2 times), also if (1 time), least (1 time), among others.
How many times does G2579 appear in the Bible?
κἄν (kán) is tagged in 13 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G2579 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G2532 (καί) and G1437 (ἐάν).
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