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Strong's G2579 κἄν (kan)

Kan means “if but” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2579 — chamathrabbah in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2579
Language Greek
Linked Usages 29
Books 12

Strong's G2579 Quick Answer

Strong's G2579 κἄν (kan) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kan ('kan') cond. 1. and (or even) if [from G2532 and G1437] It has 29 linked Bible usages across 12 books. Visible English usage signals include but, also, though, least, and much. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
kan ('kan') cond. 1. and (or even) if [from G2532 and G1437]
Usage
29 linked usages
Books
12 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
but, also, though, least, and much

Meaning and Definition

kan ('kan') cond. 1. and (or even) if [from G2532 and G1437] KJV: and (also) if (so much as), if but, at the least, though, yet Root(s): G2532, G1437

Original Word
κἄν
Transliteration
kan
Derivation
Root: ἐάν R1: 2532 R2: 1437
Morphology
conditional

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2579. 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)

and/even if

Usage: κἄν by crasis for καὶ ἄν (= ἐάν; WH, App., 145b; Thayer, see word), with subjunc., __1. and if: Mrk.16:18 Luk.12:38, Jhn.8:55, 1Co.13:2-3, Jas.5:15; with ellips., Luk.13:9. __2. Concessive, even if: Mat.21:21 26:35, Jhn.8:14 10:38 11:25, Heb.12:20. __3. As intensive of simple καί (M, Pr., 167; WM, 730; Jannaris, Gr., 598), even, at least: Mrk.5:28 6:56, Act.5:15, 2Co.11:16.† (AS)

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How Strong's G2579 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render kan, 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.

but Mark 5:28 also Matthew 21:21 least Acts 5:15 much Hebrews 12:20 though John 11:25

How Strong's G2579 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, New Testament, and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. 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 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 15 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • 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 G2579 (κἄν) appears 16 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G2579 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 G2579 in the New Testament

13 indexed usages in New Testament.

Matthew 21:21 KJV

Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.

Matthew 26:35 KJV

Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.

Mark 5:28 KJV

For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole.

Strong's G2579 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Leviticus 7:16 Septuagint / Brenton

And if it be a vow, or he offer his gift of his own will, on whatsoever day he shall offer his sacrifice, it shall be eaten, and on the morrow.

Strong's G2579 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

15 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

4 Maccabees 2:8 Septuagint / Brenton

A man, therefore, who regulates his course by the law, even if he be a lover of money, straightaway puts force upon his own disposition; lending to the needy without interest, and canceling the debt of the incoming Sabbath.

4 Maccabees 2:9 Septuagint / Brenton

And should a man be parsimonious, he is ruled by the law acting through reasoning; so that he does not glean his harvest crops, nor vintage: and in reference to other points we may perceive that it is reasoning that conquers his passions.

4 Maccabees 10:18 Septuagint / Brenton

But he said, Even if you take away the organ of speech, yet God hears the silent.

Usage Excerpts

First 29 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2579.

Leviticus 7:16 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And if it be a vow, or he offer his gift of his own will, on whatsoever day he shall offer his sacrifice, it shall be eaten, and on the morrow.
Matthew 21:21 New Testament, KJV
Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.
Matthew 26:35 New Testament, KJV
Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.
Mark 5:28 New Testament, KJV
For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole.
Mark 6:56 New Testament, KJV
And whithersoever he entered, into villages, or cities, or country, they laid the sick in the streets, and besought him that they might touch if it were but the border of his garment: and as many as touched him were made whole.
Mark 16:18 New Testament, KJV
They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.
Luke 13:9 New Testament, KJV
And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.
John 8:14 New Testament, KJV
Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go.
John 10:38 New Testament, KJV
But if I do, though ye believe not me, believe the works: that ye may know, and believe, that the Father is in me, and I in him.
John 11:25 New Testament, KJV
Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
Acts 5:15 New Testament, KJV
Insomuch that they brought forth the sick into the streets, and laid them on beds and couches, that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them.
2 Corinthians 11:16 New Testament, KJV
I say again, let no man think me a fool; if otherwise, yet as a fool receive me, that I may boast myself a little.
Hebrews 12:20 New Testament, KJV
(For they could not endure that which was commanded, And if so much as a beast touch the mountain, it shall be stoned, or thrust through with a dart:
James 5:15 New Testament, KJV
And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.
4 Maccabees 2:8 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
A man, therefore, who regulates his course by the law, even if he be a lover of money, straightaway puts force upon his own disposition; lending to the needy without interest, and canceling the debt of the incoming Sabbath.
4 Maccabees 2:9 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And should a man be parsimonious, he is ruled by the law acting through reasoning; so that he does not glean his harvest crops, nor vintage: and in reference to other points we may perceive that it is reasoning that conquers his passions.
4 Maccabees 10:18 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But he said, Even if you take away the organ of speech, yet God hears the silent.
4 Maccabees 18:14 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And he used to put you in mind of the Scripture of Isaiah, which saith, Even if thou pass through the fire, it shall not burn thee.
Wisdom of Solomon 4:4 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For though they flourish in branches for a time; Yet standing not fast, they shall be shaken with the wind, And through the force of winds they shall be rooted out.
Wisdom of Solomon 9:6 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For though a man be never so perfect among the children of men, Yet if thy wisdom be not with him, he shall be nothing regarded.
Wisdom of Solomon 14:4 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Showing that thou canst save from all danger: Yea, though a man went to sea without art.
Wisdom of Solomon 15:12 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But they counted our life a pastime, And our time here a market for gain: For, say they, we must be getting every way, though it be by evil means.
Wisdom of Sirach 3:13 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And if his understanding fail, have patience with him; And despise him not when thou art in thy full strength.
Wisdom of Sirach 9:13 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Keep thee far from the man that hath power to kill: So shalt thou not doubt the fear of death: And if thou come unto him, make no fault, Lest he take away thy life presently: Remember that thou goest in the midst of snares, And that thou walkest upon the battlements of the city.
Wisdom of Sirach 13:23 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
When a rich man speaketh, every man holdeth his tongue, And, look, what he saith, they extol it to the clouds: But if the poor man speak, they say, What fellow is this? And if he stumble, they will help to overthrow him.
Wisdom of Sirach 14:7 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And if he doeth good, he doeth it unwillingly; And at the last he will declare his wickedness.
Wisdom of Sirach 16:11 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And if there be one stiff-necked among the people, It is marvel if he escape unpunished: For mercy and wrath are with him; He is mighty to forgive and to pour out displeasure.
Wisdom of Sirach 23:11 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
A man that useth much swearing shall be filled with iniquity, And the plague shall never depart from his house: If he shall offend, his sin shall be upon him: And if he acknowledge not his sin, he maketh a double offense: And if he swear in vain, he shall not be innocent, But his house shall be full of calamities.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2579, grouped by book.

Leviticus 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Matthew 2 usages, New Testament
Mark 3 usages, New Testament
Luke 1 usage, New Testament
John 3 usages, New Testament
Acts 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament
James 1 usage, New Testament
4 Maccabees 4 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 4 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 7 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G2579 FAQ

What does kan (κἄν) mean?

Kan (Strong's G2579) is a Greek word most simply glossed "if but". kan ('kan') cond. 1. and (or even) if [from G2532 and G1437]

How many times is kan (κἄν) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 29 linked usages for Strong's G2579 across 12 books.

Where can I study kan (κἄν) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2579 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate kan (κἄν)?

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

Does Strong's G2579 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 15 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G2579, with linked reader references where each row is available.