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kai G2532

καί (kai) means “and” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.

καί Greek · G2532 9,017 tagged occurrences in 5,122 verses

Pronunciation guide: kahee Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.

Lexicon entries

TBESG · G2532

καί · kai · and

καί, conj., and I. Copulative. 1. Connecting single words; (a) in general: Mat.2:18, 16:1, Mrk.2:15, Luk.8:15, Heb.1:1, al. mult.; repeated before each of the terms in a series, Mat.23:23, Luk.14:21, Rom.7:12, 9:4, al. (b) connecting numerals (WM, §37, 4): Jhn.2:20, Act.13:20; (with) joining terms which are not mutually exclusive, as the part with the whole: Mat.8:33, 26:59, Mrk.16:17, Act.5:29, al. 2. Connecting clauses and sentences: Mat.3:12, Act.5:21, al. mult.; esp. (a) where, after the simplicity of the popular language, sentences are paratactically joined (WM, §60, 3; M, Pr., 12; Deiss., LAE, 128ff.): Mat.1:21, 7:25, Mrk.9:5, Jhn.10:3, al.; (b) joining affirmative to negative sentences: Luk.3:14, Jhn.4:11, IIIJhn.10; (with) consecutive, and so: Mat.5:1, 23:32, Heb.3:19, al.; after imperatives, Mat.4:19, Luk.7:7, al.; (d) = καίτοι, and yet: Mat.3:14, 6:26, Mrk.12:12, Luk.18:7 (Field, Notes, 72), 1Co.5:2, al.; (e) beginning an apodosis (= Heb. וְ; so sometimes δέ in cl.), then: Luk.2:21, 7:12, Act.1:10; beginning a question (WM, §53, 3a): Mrk.10:26, Luk.10:29, Jhn.9:36. 3. Epexegetic, and, and indeed, namely (WM, §53, 3c): Luk.3:18, Jhn.1:16, Act.23:6, Rom.1:5, 1Co.3:5, al. 4. In transition: Mat.4:23, Mrk.5:1, 21, Jhn.1:19, al.; so, Hebraistically, καὶ ἐγένετο (וַי:הִי; also ἐγένετο δέ), Mrk.1:9 (cf. Luk.5:1; V. Burton, §§357-60; M, Pr., 14, 16). 5. καὶ . . . καί, both . . . and (for τε . . . καί, see: τε); (a) connecting single words: Mat.10:28, Mrk.4:41, Rom.11:33, al.; (b) clauses and sentences: Mrk.9:13, Jhn.7:28, 1Co.1:22, al. II. Adjunctive, also, even, still: Mat.5:39, 40; Mrk.2:28, al. mult.; esp. with pron., adv., etc., Mat.20:4, Jhn.7:47, al; ὡς κ., Act.11:17; καθὼς κ., Rom.15:7; οὑτω κ., Rom.6:11; διὸ κ., Luk.1:35; ὁ κ. (Deiss., BS, 313ff.), Act.13:9; pleonastically, μετὰ κ.. (Bl., §77, 7; Deiss., BS, 265f,), Php.4:3; τί κ., 1 Co 15:29; ἀλλὰ κ., Luk.14:22, Jhn.5:18, al.; καίγε (M, Pr., 230; Burton, §437), Act.17:27; καίπερ, Heb.5:8; κ. ἐάν, see: ἐάν. ἐάν, contr. fr. εἰ ἄν, conditional particle, representing something as "under certain circumstances actual or liable to happen," but not so definitely expected as in the case of εἰ with ind. (Bl., §65, 4; cf. Jhn.13:17, 1Co.7:36), if haply, if; 1. with subjc. (cl.); (a) pres.: Mat.6:22, Luk.10:6, Jhn.7:17, Rom.2:25, 26 al.; { (b) aor. (= Lat. fut. pf.): Mat.4:9 16:26 (cf. ptcp. in Luk.9:25; M, Pr., 230), Mrk.3:24, Luk.14:34, Jhn.5:43, Rom.7:2, al.; = cl. εἰ, with opt., Jhn.9:22 11:57, Act.9:2; as Heb. אִם = ὅταν, Jhn.12:32 14:3, I Jhn.2:28 3:2, Heb.3:7" (LXX) . 2. C. indic, (as in late writers, fr. Arist. on; see WH, App., 171; VD, MGr. 2, App., §77; Deiss., BS, 201f., LAE, 155, 254; M, Pr., 168, 187; Bl., §65, 4); (a) fut.: Mat.18:19 T, Luk.19:40, Act.7:7; (b) pres.: 1Th.3:8 (see Milligan, in l.). 3. With other particles: ἐ. καί (Bl., §65, 6), Gal.6:1; ἐ. μή (M, Pr., 185, 187; Bl., l.with), with subjc. pres., Mat.10:13, 1Co.8:8, Jas.2:17, 1Jn.3:21; aor., Mat.6:15, Mrk.3:27, Jhn.3:3, Rom.10:15, Gal.1:8 2:16 (see Lft., Ellic., in ll.); ἐ. τε . . . ἐ. τε, [in LXX for אִם . . . אִם, Est.19:13, al.,] Rom.14:8. 4. = cl. ἄν (which see) after relat. pronouns and adverbs (Tdf., Pr., 96; WH, App., 173; M, Pr., 42f.; Bl., §26, 4; Mayser, 152f.; Deiss., BS, 202ff.): ὃς ἐ., Mat.5:19, Mrk.6:22, 23 Luk.17:32, 1Co.6:18, al.; ὅπου ἐ., Mat.8:19; ὁσάκις ἐ., Rev.11:6; οὗ ἐ., 1Co.16:6; καθὸ ἐ., 2Co.8:12; ὅστις ἐ., Gal.5:10. (AS)

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Dodson Greek Lexicon

and, even, also, namely.

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How translators render G2532

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
and 5167
then 261
but 180
also 143
vvv 141
so 126
even 89
when 78
or 49
yet 44
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with 28
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as 22
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both 14
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as well as 9
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including 7
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still 6
at this 5
from 5
once 5
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one day 3
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though 3
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along 2
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and to have 1
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whom 1
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yourself 1
KJV rendering counts
Rendering Count
and 7656
also 508
even 106
both 53
but 41
neither 29
then 22
for 18
so 18
that 14
and when 13
yet 12
likewise 11
nor 11
or 11
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Verses containing G2532

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  1. 2 Corinthians 8:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I am not giving a command, but I am testing the sincerity of your love through the earnestness of others.

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  2. 2 Corinthians 8:10 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    And this is my opinion about what is helpful for you in this matter: Last year you were the first not only to give, but even to have such a desire.

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  3. 2 Corinthians 8:11 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Now finish the work, so that you may complete it with the same eager desire, according to your means.

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  4. 2 Corinthians 8:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    At the present time, your surplus will meet their need, so that in turn their surplus will meet your need. This way there will be equality.

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  5. 2 Corinthians 8:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    As it is written: “He who gathered much had no excess, and he who gathered little had no shortfall.”

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  6. 2 Corinthians 8:19 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    More than that, this brother was chosen by the churches to accompany us with the gracious offering we administer to honor the Lord Himself and to show our eagerness to help.

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  7. 2 Corinthians 8:21 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For we are taking great care to do what is right, not only in the eyes of the Lord, but also in the eyes of men.

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  8. 2 Corinthians 8:23 · BSB · 1 occurrence

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

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  9. 2 Corinthians 8:24 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    In full view of the churches, then, show these men the proof of your love and the reason for our boasting about you.

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  10. 2 Corinthians 9:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise.

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  11. 2 Corinthians 9:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Otherwise, if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we—to say nothing of you—would be ashamed of having been so confident.

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  12. 2 Corinthians 9:5 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    So I thought it necessary to urge the brothers to visit you beforehand and make arrangements for the generous gift you had promised. This way, your gift will be prepared generously and not begrudgingly.

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  13. 2 Corinthians 9:6 · BSB · 3 occurrences

    Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously.

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  14. 2 Corinthians 9:10 · BSB · 3 occurrences

    Now He who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will supply and multiply your store of seed and will increase the harvest of your righteousness.

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  15. 2 Corinthians 9:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.

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  16. 2 Corinthians 9:13 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Because of the proof this ministry provides, the saints will glorify God for your obedient confession of the gospel of Christ, and for the generosity of your contribution to them and to all the others.

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  17. 2 Corinthians 9:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And their prayers for you will express their affection for you, because of the surpassing grace God has given you.

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  18. 2 Corinthians 10:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Now by the mildness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am humble when face to face with you, but bold when away.

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  19. 2 Corinthians 10:5 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    We demolish arguments and every presumption set up against the knowledge of God; and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.

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  20. 2 Corinthians 10:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And we will be ready to punish every act of disobedience, as soon as your obedience is complete.

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  21. 2 Corinthians 10:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    You are looking at outward appearances. If anyone is confident that he belongs to Christ, he should remind himself that we belong to Christ just as much as he does.

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  22. 2 Corinthians 10:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For even if I boast somewhat excessively about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up rather than tearing you down, I will not be ashamed.

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  23. 2 Corinthians 10:10 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    For some say, “His letters are weighty and forceful, but his physical presence is unimpressive, and his speaking is of no account.”

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  24. 2 Corinthians 10:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Such people should consider that what we are in our letters when absent, we will be in our actions when present.

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  25. 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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  26. 2 Corinthians 10:13 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    We, however, will not boast beyond our limits, but only within the field of influence that God has assigned to us—a field that reaches even to you.

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  27. 2 Corinthians 10:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    We are not overstepping our bounds, as if we had not come to you. Indeed, we were the first to reach you with the gospel of Christ.

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  28. 2 Corinthians 11:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I hope you will put up with a little of my foolishness, but you are already doing that.

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  29. 2 Corinthians 11:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I am afraid, however, that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may be led astray from your simple and pure devotion to Christ.

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  30. 2 Corinthians 11:6 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Although I am not a polished speaker, I am certainly not lacking in knowledge. We have made this clear to you in every way possible.

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  31. 2 Corinthians 11:9 · BSB · 4 occurrences

    And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.

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  32. 2 Corinthians 11:12 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    But I will keep on doing what I am doing, in order to undercut those who want an opportunity to be regarded as our equals in the things of which they boast.

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  33. 2 Corinthians 11:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light.

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  34. 2 Corinthians 11:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions.

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  35. 2 Corinthians 11:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I repeat: Let no one take me for a fool. But if you do, then receive me as a fool, so that I too may boast a little.

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  36. 2 Corinthians 11:27 · BSB · 3 occurrences

    in labor and toil and often without sleep, in hunger and thirst and often without food, in cold and exposure.

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  37. 2 Corinthians 11:29 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is led into sin, and I do not burn with grief?

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  38. 2 Corinthians 11:31 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    The God and Father of the Lord Jesus, who is forever worthy of praise, knows that I am not lying.

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  39. 2 Corinthians 11:33 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    But I was lowered in a basket through a window in the wall and escaped his grasp.

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  40. 2 Corinthians 12:1 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I must go on boasting. Although there is nothing to gain, I will go on to visions and revelations from the Lord.

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  41. 2 Corinthians 12:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And I know that this man—whether in the body or out of it I do not know, but God knows—

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  42. 2 Corinthians 12:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    was caught up to Paradise. The things he heard were inexpressible, things that man is not permitted to tell.

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  43. 2 Corinthians 12:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    or because of these surpassingly great revelations. So to keep me from becoming conceited, I was given a thorn in my flesh, a messenger of Satan, to torment me.

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  44. 2 Corinthians 12:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me.

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  45. 2 Corinthians 12:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

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  46. 2 Corinthians 12:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I have become a fool, but you drove me to it. In fact, you should have commended me, since I am in no way inferior to those “super-apostles,” even though I am nothing.

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  47. 2 Corinthians 12:12 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    The marks of a true apostle—signs, wonders, and miracles—were performed among you with great perseverance.

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  48. 2 Corinthians 12:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    See, I am ready to come to you a third time, and I will not be a burden, because I am not seeking your possessions, but you. For children should not have to save up for their parents, but parents for their children.

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  49. 2 Corinthians 12:15 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    And for the sake of your souls, I will most gladly spend my money and myself. If I love you more, will you love me less?

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  50. 2 Corinthians 12:18 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I urged Titus to visit you, and I sent our brother with him. Did Titus exploit you in any way? Did we not walk in the same Spirit and follow in the same footsteps?

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