ēConjunctionG2228

or

From: a primary particle of distinction between two connected terms;

Short Definition

disjunctive, or; comparative, than

Full Lexicon Entry

disjunctive and comparative particle
1.disjunctive, or
abetween single words
bbefore a sentence expressing a variation, denial or refutation of a previous statement, frequently in interrog. form
within a disjunctive question (as Lat. an after utrum)
2.Comparative, than
3.with other particles

Grammar

Part of Speech Conjunction

Morphology G:CONJ

DescriptionGreek Conjunction

Occurrences

290 times

Appears 290 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
49
Luke
43
1 Corinthians
42
Acts
33
Mark
26

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 1:13
  • 2 Corinthians 11:4
  • Hebrews 10:28
  • Luke 22:27
  • Matthew 9:5

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