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ἤ

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greekNew TestamentConjunction346 occurrences24 books276 verses

Definition

ἤ,

disjunctive and comparative particle (Bl., §36, 12; 77, 11);

1. disjunctive, or;

(a) between single words: Matthew 5:17, Mark 6:56, Luke 2:24, John 6:19, Romans 1:21, al.;

(b) before a sentence expressing a variation, denial or refutation of a previous statement, frequently in interrog. form: Matthew 7:4, 9 Mark 12:14, Luke 13:4, Romans 3:29; 6:3; 9:21, 1 Corinthians 6:9, 16 9:6, 2 Corinthians 11:7; ἤ . . . ἤ, either . . . or, Matthew 6:24, Luke 16:13, 1 Corinthians 14:6;

(with) in a disjunctive question (as Lat. an after utrum): Matthew 9:5, Mark 2:9, Luke 7:19, al.; after πότερον, John 7:17; μή, 1 Corinthians 9:8; μήτι, 2 Corinthians 1:17; ἤ . . . ἤ . . . ἤ, Mark 13:35.

2. Comparative, than: after comparatives, Matthew 10:15, Luke 9:13, John 3:19, Romans 13:11, al.; after ἕτερον, Acts 17:21; θέλω (Khüner 3, iv, 303), 1 Corinthians 14:19; πρὶν ἤ, before, before accusative and inf., Matthew 1:18, Mark 14:30; after a positive adj. (Genesis 49:12; cf. Robertson, Gr., 661), Matthew 18:8, 9 Mark 9:43, 45 47.

3. with other particles: ἀλλ᾽ ἤ, see: ἀλλά; ἤ γάρ, see: γάρ; ἢ καί, or even, or also, Matthew 7:10, Luke 11:11, 12, Romans 2:15; 4:9, al; ἤτοι . . . ἤ, Romans 6:16 (cf. Wis.11.19).

Hebrew words it translates

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

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

346 total
  1. 1 Corinthians 11:5ἢ · or
    And every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head, for it is just as if her head were shaved.
  2. 1 Corinthians 11:6ἢ · or
    If a woman does not cover her head, she should have her hair cut off. And if it is shameful for a woman to have her hair cut or shaved off, she should cover her head.
  3. 1 Corinthians 11:22ἢ · Or
    Don’t you have your own homes in which to eat and drink? Or do you despise the church of God and humiliate those who have nothing? What can I say to you? Shall I praise you for this? No, I will not!
  4. 1 Corinthians 11:27ἢ · or
    Therefore, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord.
  5. 1 Corinthians 12:21ἢ · [Nor can]
    The eye cannot say to the hand, “I do not need you.” Nor can the head say to the feet, “I do not need you.”
  6. 1 Corinthians 13:1ἢ · or
    If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a ringing gong or a clanging cymbal.
  7. 1 Corinthians 14:5ἢ · than
    I wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be edified.
  8. 1 Corinthians 14:6ἢ; ἢ · or; ἢ · or; ἢ · or
    Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you, unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?
  9. 1 Corinthians 14:7ἢ
    Even in the case of lifeless instruments, such as the flute or harp, how will anyone recognize the tune they are playing unless the notes are distinct?
  10. 1 Corinthians 14:19ἢ · than
    But in the church, I would rather speak five coherent words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue.
  11. 1 Corinthians 14:23ἢ · or
    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?
  12. 1 Corinthians 14:24ἢ · or
    But if an unbeliever or uninstructed person comes in while everyone is prophesying, he will be convicted and called to account by all,
  13. 1 Corinthians 14:27ἢ · or
    If anyone speaks in a tongue, two, or at most three, should speak in turn, and someone must interpret.
  14. 1 Corinthians 14:29ἢ · or
    Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said.
  15. 1 Corinthians 14:36Ἢ · {Did}; ἢ · Or
    Did the word of God originate with you? Or are you the only ones it has reached?
  16. 1 Corinthians 14:37ἢ · or
    If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, let him acknowledge that what I am writing you is the Lord’s command.
  17. 1 Corinthians 15:37ἤ · or
    And what you sow is not the body that will be, but just a seed, perhaps of wheat or something else.
  18. 1 Corinthians 16:6ἢ · or
    Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go.
  19. 2 Corinthians 1:13ἢ; ἢ · [and]
    For we do not write you anything that is beyond your ability to read and understand. And I hope that you will understand us completely,
  20. 2 Corinthians 1:17ἢ · Or
    When I planned this, did I do it carelessly? Or do I make my plans by human standards, so as to say “Yes, yes” and also “No, no”?
  21. 2 Corinthians 3:1ἢ · Or; ἢ · or
    Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some people, letters of recommendation to you or from you?
  22. 2 Corinthians 6:14ἢ · Or
    Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness?
  23. 2 Corinthians 6:15ἢ · Or
    What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?
  24. 2 Corinthians 9:7ἢ · or
    Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.
  25. 2 Corinthians 10:12ἢ · or
    We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they show their ignorance.
  26. 2 Corinthians 11:4ἢ · or if; ἢ · or
    For if someone comes and proclaims a Jesus other than the One we proclaimed, or if you receive a different spirit than the One you received, or a different gospel than the one you accepted, you put up with it very easily.
  27. 2 Corinthians 11:7Ἢ · [Was it]
    Was it a sin for me to humble myself in order to exalt you, because I preached the gospel of God to you free of charge?
  28. 2 Corinthians 12:6ἢ · or
    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,
  29. 2 Corinthians 13:5ἢ
    Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you—unless you fail the test?
  30. Galatians 1:8ἢ · or
    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!
  31. Galatians 1:10ἢ · or; ἢ · Or
    Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.
  32. Galatians 2:2ἢ · or
    I went in response to a revelation and set before them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles. But I spoke privately to those recognized as leaders, for fear that I was running or had already run in vain.
  33. Galatians 3:2ἢ · or
    I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law, or by hearing with faith?
  34. Galatians 3:5ἢ · or
    Does God lavish His Spirit on you and work miracles among you because you practice the law, or because you hear and believe?
  35. Galatians 3:15ἢ · or
    Brothers, let me put this in human terms. Even a human covenant, once it is ratified, cannot be canceled or amended.
  36. Galatians 4:27ἢ · than
    For it is written: “Rejoice, O barren woman, who bears no children; break forth and cry aloud, you who have never travailed; because more are the children of the desolate woman than of her who has a husband.”
  37. Ephesians 3:20ἢ · or
    Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,
  38. Ephesians 5:3ἢ · or
    But among you, as is proper among the saints, there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed.
  39. Ephesians 5:4ἢ · or
    Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving.
  40. Ephesians 5:5ἢ; ἢ · or
    For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure, or greedy person (that is, an idolater) has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.
  41. Ephesians 5:27ἢ · or
    …and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless.