Biblica Analytica

G1535 Greek

εἴτε

eite

whether

Lexicon Entry

Definition

whether

Transliteration

eite

Strong's Number

G1535

Occurrences

65

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

The word εἴτε (eite) is a Greek word appearing 65 times in the Bible, with the primary meaning of "whether." It functions as a conjunction, typically serving to introduce a choice or alternative between two options. This word can be used in various grammatical structures to express conditions, possibilities, or options. The range of usage for εἴτε covers a range of contexts, including everyday statements, rhetorical questions, and legal or philosophical discussions. It often occurs in conjunction with other words that indicate options, possibilities, or uncertainties, highlighting the speaker's willingness to consider multiple perspectives or outcomes. In terms of significance, εἴτε contributes to the overall emphasis on nuance, subtlety, and contextual understanding in the Greek language of the Bible. By introducing alternatives or possibilities, this word encourages readers to engage with the narrative from multiple angles, fostering a more sophisticated comprehension of the complexities presented in the text.

Source data & methodology

Strong's: G1535
Lemma: εἴτε
Transliteration: eite
Definition: whether
Occurrences: 65
Model: groq
Prompt version: 1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

65 total occurrences across the text — showing 50

having gifts differing according to the grace that was given to us: if prophecy, let’s prophesy according to the proportion of our faith;

or service, let’s give ourselves to service; or he who teaches, to his teaching;

or service, let’s give ourselves to service; or he who teaches, to his teaching;

or he who exhorts, to his exhorting; he who gives, let him do it with generosity; he who rules, with diligence; he who shows mercy, with cheerfulness.

1 Corinthians 3:22

whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come. All are yours,

1 Corinthians 3:22

whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come. All are yours,

1 Corinthians 3:22

whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come. All are yours,

1 Corinthians 3:22

whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come. All are yours,

1 Corinthians 3:22

whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come. All are yours,

1 Corinthians 3:22

whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come. All are yours,

1 Corinthians 3:22

whether Paul, or Apollos, or Cephas, or the world, or life, or death, or things present, or things to come. All are yours,

1 Corinthians 8:5

For though there are things that are called “gods”, whether in the heavens or on earth; as there are many “gods” and many “lords”;

1 Corinthians 8:5

For though there are things that are called “gods”, whether in the heavens or on earth; as there are many “gods” and many “lords”;

1 Corinthians 10:31

Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

1 Corinthians 10:31

Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

1 Corinthians 10:31

Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

1 Corinthians 12:13

For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free; and were all given to drink into one Spirit.

1 Corinthians 12:13

For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free; and were all given to drink into one Spirit.

1 Corinthians 12:13

For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free; and were all given to drink into one Spirit.

1 Corinthians 12:13

For in one Spirit we were all baptized into one body, whether Jews or Greeks, whether bond or free; and were all given to drink into one Spirit.

1 Corinthians 12:26

When one member suffers, all the members suffer with it. When one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it.

1 Corinthians 12:26

When one member suffers, all the members suffer with it. When one member is honored, all the members rejoice with it.

1 Corinthians 13:8

Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will be done away with. Where there are various languages, they will cease. Where there is knowledge, it will be done away with.

1 Corinthians 13:8

Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will be done away with. Where there are various languages, they will cease. Where there is knowledge, it will be done away with.

1 Corinthians 13:8

Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will be done away with. Where there are various languages, they will cease. Where there is knowledge, it will be done away with.

1 Corinthians 14:7

Even things without life, giving a voice, whether pipe or harp, if they didn’t give a distinction in the sounds, how would it be known what is piped or harped?

1 Corinthians 14:7

Even things without life, giving a voice, whether pipe or harp, if they didn’t give a distinction in the sounds, how would it be known what is piped or harped?

1 Corinthians 14:27

If any man speaks in another language, let it be two, or at the most three, and in turn; and let one interpret.

1 Corinthians 15:11

Whether then it is I or they, so we preach, and so you believed.

1 Corinthians 15:11

Whether then it is I or they, so we preach, and so you believed.

2 Corinthians 1:6

But if we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation. If we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you the patient enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer.

2 Corinthians 1:6

But if we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation. If we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you the patient enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer.

2 Corinthians 5:9

Therefore also we make it our aim, whether at home or absent, to be well pleasing to him.

2 Corinthians 5:9

Therefore also we make it our aim, whether at home or absent, to be well pleasing to him.

2 Corinthians 5:10

For we must all be revealed before the judgment seat of Christ that each one may receive the things in the body according to what he has done, whether good or bad.

2 Corinthians 5:10

For we must all be revealed before the judgment seat of Christ that each one may receive the things in the body according to what he has done, whether good or bad.

2 Corinthians 5:13

For if we are beside ourselves, it is for God. Or if we are of sober mind, it is for you.

2 Corinthians 5:13

For if we are beside ourselves, it is for God. Or if we are of sober mind, it is for you.

2 Corinthians 8:23

As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker for you. As for our brothers, they are the apostles of the assemblies, the glory of Christ.

2 Corinthians 8:23

As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker for you. As for our brothers, they are the apostles of the assemblies, the glory of Christ.

2 Corinthians 12:2

I know a man in Christ, fourteen years ago (whether in the body, I don’t know, or whether out of the body, I don’t know; God knows), such a one caught up into the third heaven.

2 Corinthians 12:2

I know a man in Christ, fourteen years ago (whether in the body, I don’t know, or whether out of the body, I don’t know; God knows), such a one caught up into the third heaven.

2 Corinthians 12:3

I know such a man (whether in the body, or outside of the body, I don’t know; God knows),

2 Corinthians 12:3

I know such a man (whether in the body, or outside of the body, I don’t know; God knows),

knowing that whatever good thing each one does, he will receive the same good again from the Lord, whether he is bound or free.

knowing that whatever good thing each one does, he will receive the same good again from the Lord, whether he is bound or free.

Philippians 1:18

What does it matter? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed. I rejoice in this, yes, and will rejoice.

Philippians 1:18

What does it matter? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed. I rejoice in this, yes, and will rejoice.

Philippians 1:20

according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will in no way be disappointed, but with all boldness, as always, now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death.

Philippians 1:20

according to my earnest expectation and hope, that I will in no way be disappointed, but with all boldness, as always, now also Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death.

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