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ē G2228

ἤ (ē) means “or” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

ἤ Greek · G2228 343 tagged occurrences in 274 verses

Pronunciation guide: ay Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G2228

ἤ · ē · or

ἤ, disjunctive and comparative particle (Bl., §36, 12; 77, 11); 1. disjunctive, or; (a) between single words: Mat.5:17 Mrk.6:56, Luk.2:24, Jhn.6:19, Rom.1:21, al.; (b) before a sentence expressing a variation, denial or refutation of a previous statement, frequently in interrog. form: Mat.7:4, 9 Mrk.12:14, Luk.13:4, Rom.3:29 6:3 9:21, 1Co.6:9, 16 9:6, 2Co.11:7; ἤ . . . ἤ, either . . . or, Mat.6:24, Luk.16:13, 1Co.14:6; (with) in a disjunctive question (as Lat. an after utrum): Mat.9:5, Mrk.2:9, Luk.7:19, al.; after πότερον, Jhn.7:17; μή, 1Co.9:8; μήτι, 2Co.1:17; ἤ . . . ἤ . . . ἤ, Mrk.13:35. 2. Comparative, than: after comparatives, Mat.10:15, Luk.9:13, Jhn.3:19, Rom.13:11, al.; after ἕτερον, Act.17:21; θέλω (Khüner 3, iv, 303), 1Co.14:19; πρὶν ἤ, before, before accusative and inf., Mat.1:18 Mrk.14:30; after a positive adj. (Gen.49:12; cf. Robertson, Gr., 661), Mat.18:8, 9 Mrk.9:43, 45 47. 3. with other particles: ἀλλ᾽ ἤ, see: ἀλλά; ἤ γάρ, see: γάρ; ἢ καί, or even, or also, Mat.7:10, Luk.11:11, 12 Rom.2:15 4:9, al; ἤτοι . . . ἤ, Rom.6:16 (cf. Wis.11:19). (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

or, than.

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How translators render G2228

Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.

BSB rendering counts
Rendering Count
or 239
than 31
and 10
than for 4
vvv 4
either 2
our 2
but 1
did 1
if it is 1
isnt 1
nor 1
nor can 1
not 1
only 1
or again 1
or are 1
or else 1
or even 1
or if 1
or whether 1
otherwise 1
unless it was 1
was it 1
whether 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
or 257
than 35
either 7
or else 6
and 5
nor 5
neither 3
but 2
know ye not 2
rather than 2
that 2
what 2
be 1
but either 1
do 1
do we provoke 1
doth 1
except 1
is he the god 1
know ye 1
ministers 1
more than 1
not 1
rather 1
than for 1
they 1
thinkest thou 1
twice 1
wot ye 1
yea 1

Verses containing G2228

Page 5 of 6. 274 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.

  1. 1 Corinthians 12:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The eye cannot say to the hand, “I do not need you.” Nor can the head say to the feet, “I do not need you.”

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  2. 1 Corinthians 13:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a ringing gong or a clanging cymbal.

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  3. 1 Corinthians 14:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I wish that all of you could speak in tongues, but I would rather have you prophesy. He who prophesies is greater than one who speaks in tongues, unless he interprets so that the church may be edified.

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  4. 1 Corinthians 14:6 · BSB · 4 occurrences

    Now, brothers, if I come to you speaking in tongues, how will I benefit you, unless I bring you some revelation or knowledge or prophecy or teaching?

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  5. 1 Corinthians 14:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Even in the case of lifeless instruments, such as the flute or harp, how will anyone recognize the tune they are playing unless the notes are distinct?

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  6. 1 Corinthians 14:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But in the church, I would rather speak five coherent words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue.

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  7. 1 Corinthians 14:23 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    So if the whole church comes together and everyone speaks in tongues, and some who are uninstructed or some unbelievers come in, will they not say that you are out of your minds?

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  8. 1 Corinthians 14:24 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But if an unbeliever or uninstructed person comes in while everyone is prophesying, he will be convicted and called to account by all,

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  9. 1 Corinthians 14:27 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    If anyone speaks in a tongue, two, or at most three, should speak in turn, and someone must interpret.

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  10. 1 Corinthians 14:29 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Two or three prophets should speak, and the others should weigh carefully what is said.

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  11. 1 Corinthians 14:36 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Did the word of God originate with you? Or are you the only ones it has reached?

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  12. 1 Corinthians 14:37 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    If anyone considers himself a prophet or spiritual person, let him acknowledge that what I am writing you is the Lord’s command.

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  13. 1 Corinthians 15:37 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And what you sow is not the body that will be, but just a seed, perhaps of wheat or something else.

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  14. 1 Corinthians 16:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Perhaps I will stay with you awhile, or even spend the winter, so that you can help me on my journey, wherever I go.

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  15. 2 Corinthians 1:13 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    For we do not write you anything that is beyond your ability to read and understand. And I hope that you will understand us completely,

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  16. 2 Corinthians 1:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When I planned this, did I do it carelessly? Or do I make my plans by human standards, so as to say “Yes, yes” and also “No, no”?

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  17. 2 Corinthians 3:1 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some people, letters of recommendation to you or from you?

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  18. 2 Corinthians 6:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness?

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  19. 2 Corinthians 6:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? Or what does a believer have in common with an unbeliever?

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  20. 2 Corinthians 9:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.

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  21. 2 Corinthians 10:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    We do not dare to classify or compare ourselves with some who commend themselves. When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves, they show their ignorance.

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  22. 2 Corinthians 11:4 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    For if someone comes and proclaims a Jesus other than the One we proclaimed, or if you receive a different spirit than the One you received, or a different gospel than the one you accepted, you put up with it very easily.

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  23. 2 Corinthians 11:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Was it a sin for me to humble myself in order to exalt you, because I preached the gospel of God to you free of charge?

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  24. 2 Corinthians 12:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Even if I wanted to boast, I would not be a fool, because I would be speaking the truth. But I refrain, so no one will credit me with more than he sees in me or hears from me,

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  25. 2 Corinthians 13:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Jesus Christ is in you—unless you fail the test?

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  26. Galatians 1:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But even if we or an angel from heaven should preach a gospel contrary to the one we preached to you, let him be under a curse!

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  27. Galatians 1:10 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.

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  28. Galatians 2:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I went in response to a revelation and set before them the gospel that I preach among the Gentiles. But I spoke privately to those recognized as leaders, for fear that I was running or had already run in vain.

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  29. Galatians 3:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by works of the law, or by hearing with faith?

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  30. Galatians 3:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Does God lavish His Spirit on you and work miracles among you because you practice the law, or because you hear and believe?

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  31. Galatians 3:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Brothers, let me put this in human terms. Even a human covenant, once it is ratified, cannot be canceled or amended.

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  32. Galatians 4:27 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For it is written: “Rejoice, O barren woman, who bears no children; break forth and cry aloud, you who have never travailed; because more are the children of the desolate woman than of her who has a husband.”

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  33. Ephesians 3:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,

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  34. Ephesians 5:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But among you, as is proper among the saints, there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed.

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  35. Ephesians 5:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Nor should there be obscenity, foolish talk, or crude joking, which are out of character, but rather thanksgiving.

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  36. Ephesians 5:5 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    For of this you can be sure: No immoral, impure, or greedy person (that is, an idolater) has any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God.

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  37. Ephesians 5:27 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    and to present her to Himself as a glorious church, without stain or wrinkle or any such blemish, but holy and blameless.

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  38. Philippians 3:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.

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  39. Colossians 2:16 · BSB · 3 occurrences

    Therefore let no one judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a feast, a New Moon, or a Sabbath.

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  40. Colossians 3:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

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  41. 1 Thessalonians 2:19 · BSB · 3 occurrences

    After all, who is our hope, our joy, our crown of boasting, if it is not you yourselves in the presence of our Lord Jesus at His coming?

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  42. 2 Thessalonians 2:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    He will oppose and exalt himself above every so-called god or object of worship. So he will seat himself in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God.

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  43. 1 Timothy 1:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work, which is by faith.

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  44. 1 Timothy 2:9 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Likewise, I want the women to adorn themselves with respectable apparel, with modesty, and with self-control, not with braided hair or gold or pearls or expensive clothes,

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  45. 1 Timothy 5:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to show godliness to their own family and repay their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God.

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  46. 1 Timothy 5:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Do not entertain an accusation against an elder, except on the testimony of two or three witnesses.

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  47. 2 Timothy 3:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    traitorous, reckless, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God,

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  48. Titus 1:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    An elder must be blameless, the husband of but one wife, having children who are believers and who are not open to accusation of indiscretion or insubordination.

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  49. Titus 3:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, make every effort to come to me at Nicopolis, because I have decided to winter there.

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  50. Philemon 1:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But if he has wronged you in any way or owes you anything, charge it to my account.

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