εἰ

ei

Greek G1487 Conditional 502 occurrences in 460 verses
εἰ if

εἰ,

conjunctive particle, used in conditions and in indirect questions.

I. Conditional, if;

1. with indic, expressing a general assumption;

(a) pres.: before indic, pres., Mat.11:14, Rom.8:25, al.; before imperat., Mrk.4:23 9:22, Jhn.15:18, 1Co.7:9, al.; before fut. indic., Luk.16:31, Rom.8:11, al.; before pf. or aor., with negation in apodosis, Mat.12:26, Rom.4:14, al.; similarly, before impf., Luk.17:6, Jhn.8:39; before quæst., Mat.6:23, Jhn.5:47 7:23 8:46, 1Pe.2:20;

(b) fut.: Mat.26:33, 1Pe.2:20;

(c) pf.: Jhn.11:12, Rom.6:5, al.;

(d) aor.: Luk.16:11 19:8, Jhn.13:32, 18:23, Rev.20:15, al.

2. Where the assumption is certain = ἐπεί: Mat.12:28, Jhn.7:4, Rom.5:17, al.

3. Of an unfulfilled condition, with indic, impf., aor. or plpf., before ἄν, with imp. or aor. (see: ἄν, I, i).

4. C. indic., after verbs denoting wonder, etc., sometimes, but not always, coupled with an element of doubt: Mrk.15:44, 1Jn.3:13, al.

5. C. indic., as in LXX (Num.14:3o, 1Ki.14:45, al. = Heb. אִם), in oaths, with the formula of imprecation understood in a suppressed apodosis (WM, 627; Burton, §272): Mrk.8:12, Heb.3:11" (LXX) 4:3 (LXX).

6. Rarely (cl.) with optative, to express a merely possible condition: Act.24:19 27:39, 1Co.14:10 15:37, I Pe3:14, 17.

II. Interrogative, if, whether.

1. As in cl., in indir. questions after verbs of seeing, asking, knowing, saying, etc.: with indic. pres., Mat.26:63, Mrk.15:36, Act.19:2, 2Co.13:5, al.; fut., Mrk.3:2, Act.8:22, al.; aor., Mrk.15:44, 1Co.1:16, al.; with subjc. aor. (M, Pr., 194), Php.3:12.

2. As in LXX (= Heb. אִם and interrog. הֲ, Gen.17:17, al.; see WM, 639f.; Viteau, i, 22), in direct questions: Mrk.8:23 (Tr., WH, txt.), Luk.13:23, 22:49, Act.19:2, al.

III. With other particles.

1. εἰ ἄρα, εἴγε, εἰ δὲ μήγε, see: ἄρα, γε.

2. εἰ δὲ καί, but if also: Luk.11:18; but even if, 1Co.4:7, 2Co.4:3 11:16.

3. εἰ δὲ μή, but if not, but if otherwise: Mrk.2:21, 22 Jhn.14:2, Rev.2:5, al.

4. εἰ καί, if even, if also, although: Mrk.14:29, Luk.11:8, 1Co.7:21, 2Co.4:16, Php.2:17, al.

5. καὶ εἰ, even if, see: καί

6. εἰ μή, if not, unless, except, but only: Mat.24:22, Mrk.2:26 6:5, Jhn.9:33, 1Co.7:17 (only), Gal.1:19 (cf. ἐὰν μή, 2:16; see Hort., Ja., xvi); ἐκτὸς εἰ μή, pleonastic (Bl., §65, 6), 1Co.14:5 15:2, 1Ti.5:19.

7. εἰ μήν = cl. ἦ μήν (M, Pr., 46), in oaths, surely (Eze.33:27, al.): Heb.6:14.

8. εἴ πως, if haply: Act.27:12, Rom.1:10.

9. εἴτε . . . εἴτε, whether . . . or; Rom.12:6-8, 1Co.3:22 13:8, al.

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  1. Galatians 3:4 εἴ

    Have you suffered so much for nothing, if it really was for nothing?

  2. Galatians 3:18 εἰ

    For if the inheritance depends on the law, then it no longer depends on a promise; but God freely granted it to Abraham through a promise.

  3. Galatians 3:21 εἰ

    Is the law, then, opposed to the promises of God? Certainly not! For if a law had been given that could impart life, then righteousness would certainly have come from the law.

  4. Galatians 3:29 εἰ

    And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise.

  5. Galatians 4:7 εἰ

    So you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since you are a son, you are also an heir through God.

  6. Galatians 4:15 εἰ

    What then has become of your blessing? For I can testify that, if it were possible, you would have torn out your eyes and given them to me.

  7. Galatians 5:11 εἰ

    Now, brothers, if I am still preaching circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been abolished.

  8. Galatians 5:15 εἰ

    But if you keep on biting and devouring one another, watch out, or you will be consumed by one another.

  9. Galatians 5:18 εἰ

    But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.

  10. Galatians 5:25 Εἰ

    Since we live by the Spirit, let us walk in step with the Spirit.

  11. Galatians 6:3 εἰ

    If anyone thinks he is something when he is nothing, he deceives himself.

  12. Galatians 6:14 εἰ

    But as for me, may I never boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.

  13. Ephesians 3:2 Εἴ

    Surely you have heard about the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to me for you,

  14. Ephesians 4:9 εἰ

    What does “He ascended” mean, except that He also descended to the lower parts of the earth?

  15. Ephesians 4:21 εἴ

    Surely you heard of Him and were taught in Him—in keeping with the truth that is in Jesus—

  16. Ephesians 4:29 εἴ

    Let no unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building up the one in need and bringing grace to those who listen.

  17. Philippians 1:22 εἰ

    But if I go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. So what shall I choose? I do not know.

  18. Philippians 2:1 Εἴεἴεἴεἴ

    Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any affection and compassion,

  19. Philippians 2:17 εἰ

    But even if I am being poured out like a drink offering on the sacrifice and service of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with all of you.

  20. Philippians 3:4 Εἴ

    though I myself could have such confidence. If anyone else thinks he has grounds for confidence in the flesh, I have more:

  21. Philippians 3:11 εἴ

    and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead.

  22. Philippians 3:12 εἰ

    Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.

  23. Philippians 3:15 εἴ

    All of us who are mature should embrace this point of view. And if you think differently about some issue, God will reveal this to you as well.

  24. Philippians 4:8 εἴεἴ

    Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think on these things.

  25. Philippians 4:15 εἰ

    And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving.

  26. Colossians 1:23 εἴ

    if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.

  27. Colossians 2:5 εἰ

    For although I am absent from you in body, I am present with you in spirit, and I delight to see your orderly condition and firm faith in Christ.

  28. Colossians 2:20 Εἰ

    If you have died with Christ to the spiritual forces of the world, why, as though you still belonged to the world, do you submit to its regulations:

  29. Colossians 3:1 Εἰ

    Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God.

  30. 1 Thessalonians 4:14 εἰ

    For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, we also believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in Him.

  31. 2 Thessalonians 3:10 Εἴ

    For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.”

  32. 2 Thessalonians 3:14 Εἰ

    Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.

  33. 1 Timothy 1:10 εἴ

    for the sexually immoral, for homosexuals, for slave traders and liars and perjurers, and for anyone else who is averse to sound teaching

  34. 1 Timothy 3:1 εἴ

    This is a trustworthy saying: If anyone aspires to be an overseer, he desires a noble task.

  35. 1 Timothy 3:5 εἰ

    For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how can he care for the church of God?

  36. 1 Timothy 5:4 εἰ

    But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to show godliness to their own family and repay their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God.

  37. 1 Timothy 5:8 εἰ

    If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.

  38. 1 Timothy 5:10 εἰεἰεἰεἰεἰ

    and well known for good deeds such as bringing up children, entertaining strangers, washing the feet of the saints, imparting relief to the afflicted, and devoting herself to every good work.

  39. 1 Timothy 5:16 Εἴ

    If any believing woman has dependent widows, she must assist them and not allow the church to be burdened, so that it can help the widows who are truly in need.

  40. 1 Timothy 5:19 εἰ

    Do not entertain an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses.

  41. 1 Timothy 6:3 Εἴ

    If anyone teaches another doctrine and disagrees with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and with godly teaching,

  42. 2 Timothy 2:11 Εἰ

    This is a trustworthy saying: If we died with Him, we will also live with Him;

  43. 2 Timothy 2:12 εἰεἰ

    if we endure, we will also reign with Him; if we deny Him, He will also deny us;

  44. 2 Timothy 2:13 εἰ

    if we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.

  45. Titus 1:6 εἴ

    An elder must be blameless, the husband of but one wife, having children who are believers and who are not open to accusation of indiscretion or insubordination.

  46. Philemon 1:17 Εἰ

    So if you consider me a partner, receive him as you would receive me.

  47. Philemon 1:18 εἰ

    But if he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge it to my account.

  48. Hebrews 2:2 εἰ

    For if the message spoken by angels was binding, and every transgression and disobedience received its just punishment,

  49. Hebrews 3:11 Εἰ

    So I swore on oath in My anger, ‘They shall never enter My rest.’”

  50. Hebrews 3:18 εἰ

    And to whom did He swear that they would never enter His rest? Was it not to those who disobeyed?

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