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ἐάν

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greekNew TestamentConditional338 occurrences21 books311 verses

Definition

ἐάν, contr. fr. εἰ ἄν,

conditional particle,

representing something as "under certain circumstances actual or liable to happen," but not so definitely expected as in the case of εἰ with ind. (Bl., §65, 4; cf. John 13:17, 1 Corinthians 7:36), if haply, if;

1. with subjc. (cl.);

(a) pres.: Matthew 6:22, Luke 10:6, John 7:17, Romans 2:25, 26 al.;

{ __(b) aor. (= Lat. fut. pf.): Matthew 4:9; 16:26 (cf. ptcp. in Luke 9:25; M, Pr., 230), Mark 3:24, Luke 14:34, John 5:43, Romans 7:2, al.; = cl. εἰ, with opt., John 9:22; 11:57, Acts 9:2; as Heb. אִם = ὅταν, John 12:32; 14:3, I John 2:28; 3:2, Hebrews 3:7" (LXX) .

2. C. indic, (as in late writers, fr. Arist. on; see WH, App., 171; VD, MGr. 2, App., §77; Deiss., BS, 201f., LAE, 155, 254; M, Pr., 168, 187; Bl., §65, 4);

(a) fut.: Matthew 18:19 T, Luke 19:40, Acts 7:7;

(b) pres.: 1 Thessalonians 3:8 (see Milligan, in l.).

3. With other particles: ἐ. καί (Bl., §65, 6), Galatians 6:1; ἐ. μή (M, Pr., 185, 187; Bl., l.with), with subjc. pres., Matthew 10:13, 1 Corinthians 8:8, James 2:17, 1 John 3:21; aor., Matthew 6:15, Mark 3:27, John 3:3, Romans 10:15, Galatians 1:8; 2:16 (see Lft., Ellic., in ll.); ἐ. τε . . . ἐ. τε, [in LXX for אִם . . . אִם, Esther 19:13, al.,] Romans 14:8.

4. = cl. ἄν (which see) after relat. pronouns and adverbs (Tdf., Pr., 96; WH, App., 173; M, Pr., 42f.; Bl., §26, 4; Mayser, 152f.; Deiss., BS, 202ff.): ὃς ἐ., Matthew 5:19, Mark 6:22, 23, Luke 17:32, 1 Corinthians 6:18, al.; ὅπου ἐ., Matthew 8:19; ὁσάκις ἐ., Revelation 11:6; οὗ ἐ., 1 Corinthians 16:6; καθὸ ἐ., 2 Corinthians 8:12; ὅστις ἐ., Galatians 5:10.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἐάν:

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

338 total
  1. 1 Corinthians 14:23Ἐὰν · if
    So if the whole church comes together and everyone speaks in tongues, and some who are uninstructed or some unbelievers come in, will they not say that you are out of your minds?
  2. 1 Corinthians 14:24ἐὰν · if
    But if an unbeliever or uninstructed person comes in while everyone is prophesying, he will be convicted and called to account by all,
  3. 1 Corinthians 14:28ἐὰν · if
    But if there is no interpreter, he should remain silent in the church and speak only to himself and God.
  4. 1 Corinthians 14:30ἐὰν · if
    And if a revelation comes to someone who is seated, the first speaker should stop.
  5. 1 Corinthians 15:36ἐὰν · unless
    You fool! What you sow does not come to life unless it dies.
  6. 1 Corinthians 16:2ἐὰν · a portion
    On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed.
  7. 1 Corinthians 16:3ἐὰν
    Then, on my arrival, I will send letters with those you recommend to carry your gift to Jerusalem.
  8. 1 Corinthians 16:4ἐὰν · if
    And if it is advisable for me to go also, they can travel with me.
  9. 1 Corinthians 16:6ἐὰν
    Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go.
  10. 1 Corinthians 16:7ἐὰν · if
    For I do not want to see you now only in passing; I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits.
  11. 1 Corinthians 16:10Ἐὰν · If
    If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am.
  12. 2 Corinthians 3:16ἐὰν
    But whenever anyone turns to the Lord, the veil is taken away.
  13. 2 Corinthians 5:1ἐὰν · if
    For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is dismantled, we have a building from God, an eternal house in heaven, not built by human hands.
  14. 2 Corinthians 8:12ἐὰν · what
    For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.
  15. 2 Corinthians 9:4ἐὰν · if [any]
    Otherwise, if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we—to say nothing of you—would be ashamed of having been so confident.
  16. 2 Corinthians 10:8ἐάν · if
    For even if I boast somewhat excessively about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up rather than tearing you down, I will not be ashamed.
  17. 2 Corinthians 12:6ἐὰν · if
    Even if I wanted to boast, I would not be a fool, because I would be speaking the truth. But I refrain, so no one will credit me with more than he sees in me or hears from me,
  18. 2 Corinthians 13:2ἐὰν · If
    I already warned you the second time I was with you. So now in my absence I warn those who sinned earlier and everyone else: If I return, I will not spare anyone,
  19. Galatians 1:8ἐὰν · if
    But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be under a curse!
  20. Galatians 2:16ἐὰν · but
    …know that a man is not justified by works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have believed in Christ Jesus, that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by works of the law, because by works of the law no one will be justified.
  21. Galatians 5:2ἐὰν · if
    Take notice: I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no value to you at all.
  22. Galatians 5:10ἐὰν
    I am confident in the Lord that you will take no other view. The one who is troubling you will bear the judgment, whoever he may be.
  23. Galatians 5:17ἐὰν
    For the flesh craves what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are opposed to each other, so that you do not do what you want.
  24. Galatians 6:1ἐὰν · if
    Brothers, if someone is caught in a trespass, you who are spiritual should restore him with a spirit of gentleness. But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.
  25. Galatians 6:7ἐὰν
    Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return.
  26. Ephesians 6:8ἐάν
    …because you know that the Lord will reward each one for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free.
  27. Colossians 3:13ἐάν
    Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.
  28. Colossians 3:17ἐὰν
    And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.
  29. Colossians 3:23ἐὰν
    Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men,
  30. Colossians 4:10ἐὰν · If
    My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas. You have already received instructions about him: If he comes to you, welcome him.
  31. 1 Thessalonians 2:7ἐὰν
    On the contrary, we were gentle among you, like a nursing mother caring for her children.
  32. 1 Thessalonians 3:8ἐὰν · as long as
    For now we can go on living, as long as you are standing firm in the Lord.
  33. 2 Thessalonians 2:3ἐὰν · until
    Let no one deceive you in any way, for it will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness—the son of destruction—is revealed.
  34. 1 Timothy 1:8ἐάν · if
    Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it legitimately.
  35. 1 Timothy 2:15ἐὰν · if
    Women, however, will be saved through childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control.
  36. 1 Timothy 3:15ἐὰν · in case
    …in case I am delayed, so that you will know how each one must conduct himself in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.
  37. 2 Timothy 2:5ἐὰν; ἐὰν · unless
    Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.
  38. 2 Timothy 2:21ἐὰν · if
    So if anyone cleanses himself of what is unfit, he will be a vessel for honor: sanctified, useful to the Master, and prepared for every good work.
  39. Hebrews 3:6ἐὰν · if
    But Christ is faithful as the Son over God’s house. And we are His house, if we hold firmly to our confidence and the hope of which we boast.
  40. Hebrews 3:7ἐὰν · if
    Therefore, as the Holy Spirit says: “Today, if you hear His voice,
  41. Hebrews 3:14ἐάνπερ · if
    We have come to share in Christ if we hold firmly to the end the assurance we had at first.
  42. Hebrews 3:15ἐὰν · if
    As it has been said: “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts, as you did in the rebellion.”
  43. Hebrews 4:7ἐὰν · if
    God again designated a certain day as “Today,” when a long time later He spoke through David as was just stated: “Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your hearts.”
  44. Hebrews 6:3ἐάνπερ · if
    And this we will do, if God permits.
  45. Hebrews 10:38ἐὰν · if
    But My righteous one will live by faith; and if he shrinks back, I will take no pleasure in him.”
  46. Hebrews 13:23ἐὰν · If
    Be aware that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you.
  47. James 2:2Ἐὰν · Suppose
    Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in.
  48. James 2:14ἐὰν · if
    What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?
  49. James 2:15ἐὰν · Suppose
    Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food.