ἐάν (eán) — Before

Greek word study: ἐάν (eán), Strong's G1437. a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty

GreekStrong's G1437
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ἐάν (eán)

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a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty

Word study
Derivation: from G1487 (εἰ) and G302 (ἄν);

KJV translation words: before, but, except, (and) if, (if) so, (what-, whither-)soever, though, when (-soever), whether (or), to whom, (who-)so(-ever)

Where this word appears

Strong's G1437 is tagged on 345 words in 319 verses across 21 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 4:9 and last appears in Revelation 22:19.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

if ×170If ×85only ×45maybe ×26Only ×4when ×4if indeed ×3might ×2Though ×1What if ×1even if ×1then ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ἐὰν ×287ἐάν ×45Ἐὰν ×9ἐάνπερ ×3Ἐάν ×1

Books where it appears most

Matthew ×66John ×591 Corinthians ×47Mark ×37Luke ×291 John ×22Romans ×20Acts ×10

Verses (first 25 of 319)

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Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G1487 εἰ (ei), G302 ἄν (án).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G2579 κἄν (kán), G3362 ἐὰν μή (eàn mḗ).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does eán (G1437) mean?

A conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty.

How is G1437 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G1437 as: before, but, except, (and) if, (if) so, (what-, whither-)soever, though, when (-soever), whether (or), to whom, (who-)so(-ever).

How often does ἐάν (eán) appear?

Strong's G1437 is tagged on 345 words in 319 verses across 21 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Matthew 4:9 and last appears in Revelation 22:19.