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Strong's G1512 εἴ περ (eiper)

Eiper means “seeing” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1512 — gachon (“belly”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G1512
Language Greek
Linked Usages 9
Books 7

Strong's G1512 Quick Answer

Strong's G1512 εἴ περ is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. ei per (ei' per) cond. 1. if perhaps [from G1487 and G4007] It has 9 linked Bible usages across 7 books. Visible English usage signals include though and seeing. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
ei per (ei' per) cond. 1. if perhaps [from G1487 and G4007]
Usage
9 linked usages
Books
7 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
though and seeing

Meaning and Definition

ei per (ei' per) cond. 1. if perhaps [from G1487 and G4007] KJV: if so be (that), seeing, though Root(s): G1487, G4007

Original Word
εἴ περ
Derivation
Root: πέρ R1: 1487 R2: 4007
Morphology
conditional

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1512. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

if so/since

Usage: εἴ-περ, see: εἰ. εἰ, conjunctive particle, used in conditions and in indirect questions. __I. Conditional, if; __1. with indic, expressing a general assumption; __(a) pres.: before indic, pres., Mat.11:14, Rom.8:25, al.; before imperat., Mrk.4:23 9:22, Jhn.15:18, 1Co.7:9, al.; before fut. indic., Luk.16:31, Rom.8:11, al.; before pf. or aor., with negation in apodosis, Mat.12:26, Rom.4:14, al.; similarly, before impf., Luk.17:6, Jhn.8:39; before quæst., Mat.6:23, Jhn.5:47 7:23 8:46, 1Pe.2:20;

__(b) fut.: Mat.26:33, 1Pe.2:20; __(with) pf.: Jhn.11:12, Rom.6:5, al.; __(d) aor.: Luk.16:11 19:8, Jhn.13:32, 18:23, Rev.20:15, al. __2. Where the assumption is certain = ἐπεί: Mat.12:28, Jhn.7:4, Rom.5:17, al. __3. Of an unfulfilled condition, with indic, impf., aor. or plpf., before ἄν, with imp. or aor. (see: ἄν, I, i). __4. C. indic., after verbs denoting wonder, etc., sometimes, but not always, coupled with an element of doubt: Mrk.15:44, 1Jn.3:13, al. __5. C. indic., as in LXX (Num.14:3o, 1Ki.14:45, al.

= Heb. אִם), in oaths, with the formula of imprecation understood in a suppressed apodosis (WM, 627; Burton, §272): Mrk.8:12, Heb.3:11" (LXX) 4:3 (LXX). __6. Rarely (cl.) with optative, to express a merely possible condition: Act.24:19 27:39, 1Co.14:10 15:37, I Pe3:14, 17. __II. Interrogative, if, whether. __1. As in cl., in indir. questions after verbs of seeing, asking, knowing, saying, etc.: with indic. pres., Mat.26:63, Mrk.15:36, Act.19:2, 2Co.13:5, al.; fut., Mrk.3:2, Act.8:22, al.;

aor., Mrk.15:44, 1Co.1:16, al.; with subjc. aor. (M, Pr., 194), Php.3:12. __2. As in LXX (= Heb. אִם and interrog. הֲ, Gen.17:17, al.; see WM, 639f.; Viteau, i, 22), in direct questions: Mrk.8:23 (Tr., WH, txt.), Luk.13:23, 22:49, Act.19:2, al. __III. With other particles. __1. εἰ ἄρα, εἴγε, εἰ δὲ μήγε, see: ἄρα, γε. __2. εἰ δὲ καί, but if also: Luk.11:18; but even if, 1Co.4:7, 2Co.4:3 11:16. __3. εἰ δὲ μή, but if not, but if otherwise: Mrk.2:21, 22 Jhn.14:2, Rev.2:5, al. __4.

εἰ καί, if even, if also, although: Mrk.14:29, Luk.11:8, 1Co.7:21, 2Co.4:16, Php.2:17, al. __5. καὶ εἰ, even if, see: καί __6. εἰ μή, if not, unless, except, but only: Mat.24:22, Mrk.2:26 6:5, Jhn.9:33, 1Co.7:17 (only), Gal.1:19 (cf. ἐὰν μή, 2:16; see Hort., Ja., xvi); ἐκτὸς εἰ μή, pleonastic (Bl., §65, 6), 1Co.14:5 15:2, 1Ti.5:19. __7. εἰ μήν = cl. ἦ μήν (M, Pr., 46), in oaths, surely (Eze.33:27, al.): Heb.6:14. __8. εἴ πως, if haply: Act.27:12, Rom.1:10. __9. εἴτε . . . εἴτε, whether . . . or;

Rom.12:6-8, 1Co.3:22 13:8, al. (AS)

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How Strong's G1512 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render Strong's G1512, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

How Strong's G1512 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 6 linked usages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1512 (εἴ περ) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1512 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1512 in the New Testament

6 indexed usages in New Testament.

Romans 8:9 KJV

But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.

Romans 8:17 KJV

And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.

1 Corinthians 8:5 KJV

For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)

Strong's G1512 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

3 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Judith 6:9 Septuagint / Brenton

And if thou persuade thyself in thy mind that they shall not be taken, let not thy countenance fall: I have spoken it, and none of my words shall be in vain.

Usage Excerpts

First 9 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1512.

Romans 8:9 New Testament, KJV
But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
Romans 8:17 New Testament, KJV
And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.
1 Corinthians 8:5 New Testament, KJV
For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)
1 Corinthians 15:15 New Testament, KJV
Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not.
2 Thessalonians 1:6 New Testament, KJV
Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;
1 Peter 2:3 New Testament, KJV
If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.
Judith 6:9 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And if thou persuade thyself in thy mind that they shall not be taken, let not thy countenance fall: I have spoken it, and none of my words shall be in vain.
Daniel 1:54 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Book 151 1:54 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1512, grouped by book.

Romans 2 usages, New Testament
1 Corinthians 2 usages, New Testament
2 Thessalonians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
Judith 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Daniel 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Book 151 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G1512 FAQ

What does eiper (εἴ περ) mean?

Eiper (Strong's G1512) is a Greek word most simply glossed "seeing". ei per (ei' per) cond. 1. if perhaps [from G1487 and G4007]

How many times is eiper (εἴ περ) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 9 linked usages for Strong's G1512 across 7 books.

Where can I study eiper (εἴ περ) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1512 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate eiper (εἴ περ)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as though and seeing. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1512 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 3 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1512, with linked reader references where each row is available.