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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
as well 43
with 28
too 23
as 22
after 20
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and then 18
now 17
and that 15
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while 15
both 14
where 12
along with 11
and yet 10
there 10
as well as 9
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who 8
including 7
suddenly 7
and now 6
just then 6
still 6
at this 5
from 5
once 5
even though 4
for 4
indeed 4
nor 4
again 3
and after 3
and even 3
as does 3
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by 3
if 3
meanwhile 3
myself 3
one day 3
so that 3
they 3
though 3
until 3
along 2
and also 2
and blessed are 2
and let 2
and nothing 2
and so is 2
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as do 2
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but even 2
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i tell 2
if you 2
in 2
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on 2
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that 2
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and still 1
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and the money 1
and there is 1
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and they were holding 1
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and those of 1
and though 1
and to have 1
and to show 1
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and who 1
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he who is both 1
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whom 1
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will it be 1
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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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very 5
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though 3
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yea 3
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unto 2
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Verses containing G2532

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  1. Colossians 2:23 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Such restrictions indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-prescribed worship, their false humility, and their harsh treatment of the body; but they are of no value against the indulgence of the flesh.

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  2. Colossians 3:3 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God.

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  3. Colossians 3:4 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.

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  4. Colossians 3:5 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry.

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  5. Colossians 3:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    When you lived among them, you also used to walk in these ways.

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  6. Colossians 3:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.

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  7. Colossians 3:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.

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  8. Colossians 3:11 · BSB · 3 occurrences

    Here there is no Greek or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave, or free, but Christ is all and is in all.

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  9. Colossians 3:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with hearts of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.

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  10. Colossians 3:13 · BSB · 3 occurrences

    Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

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  11. Colossians 3:15 · BSB · 3 occurrences

    Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, for to this you were called as members of one body. And be thankful.

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  12. Colossians 3:16 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

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  13. 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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  14. Colossians 3:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.

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  15. Colossians 3:23 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men,

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  16. Colossians 3:25 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Whoever does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.

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  17. Colossians 4:1 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Masters, supply your slaves with what is right and fair, since you know that you also have a Master in heaven.

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  18. Colossians 4:3 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.

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  19. Colossians 4:7 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a beloved brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord.

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  20. Colossians 4:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.

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  21. Colossians 4:9 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    With him I am sending Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.

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  22. Colossians 4:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas. You have already received instructions about him: If he comes to you, welcome him.

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  23. Colossians 4:11 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.

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  24. Colossians 4:12 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in the full will of God.

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  25. Colossians 4:13 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    For I testify about him that he goes to great pains for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis.

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  26. Colossians 4:14 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas send you greetings.

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  27. Colossians 4:15 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Greet the brothers in Laodicea, as well as Nympha and the church that meets at her house.

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  28. Colossians 4:16 · BSB · 4 occurrences

    After this letter has been read among you, make sure that it is also read in the church of the Laodiceans, and that you in turn read the letter from Laodicea.

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  29. Colossians 4:17 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.”

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  30. 1 Thessalonians 1:1 · BSB · 4 occurrences

    Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you.

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  31. 1 Thessalonians 1:3 · BSB · 3 occurrences

    and continually recalling before our God and Father your work of faith, your labor of love, and your enduring hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.

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  32. 1 Thessalonians 1:5 · BSB · 3 occurrences

    because our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power, in the Holy Spirit, and with great conviction—just as you know we lived among you for your sake.

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  33. 1 Thessalonians 1:6 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    And you became imitators of us and of the Lord when you welcomed the message with the joy of the Holy Spirit, in spite of your great suffering.

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  34. 1 Thessalonians 1:7 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    As a result, you have become an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia.

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  35. 1 Thessalonians 1:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    For not only did the message of the Lord ring out from you to Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone out to every place, so that we have no need to say anything more.

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  36. 1 Thessalonians 1:9 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    For they themselves report what kind of welcome you gave us, and how you turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God

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  37. 1 Thessalonians 1:10 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    and to await His Son from heaven, whom He raised from the dead—Jesus our deliverer from the coming wrath.

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  38. 1 Thessalonians 2:2 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God.

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  39. 1 Thessalonians 2:8 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    We cared so deeply that we were delighted to share with you not only the gospel of God, but our own lives as well. That is how beloved you have become to us.

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  40. 1 Thessalonians 2:9 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    Surely you recall, brothers, our labor and toil. We worked night and day so that we would not be a burden to anyone while we proclaimed to you the gospel of God.

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  41. 1 Thessalonians 2:10 · BSB · 3 occurrences

    You are witnesses, and so is God, of how holy, righteous, and blameless our conduct was among you who believed.

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  42. 1 Thessalonians 2:11 · BSB · 3 occurrences

    For you know that we treated each of you as a father treats his own children—

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    Source alternate reference: 2.11

  43. 1 Thessalonians 2:13 · BSB · 3 occurrences

    And we continually thank God because, when you received the word of God that you heard from us, you accepted it not as the word of men, but as it truly is, the word of God, which is also now at work in you who believe.

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  44. 1 Thessalonians 2:14 · BSB · 2 occurrences

    For you, brothers, became imitators of the churches of God in Judea that are in Christ Jesus. You suffered from your own countrymen the very things they suffered from the Jews,

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  45. 1 Thessalonians 2:15 · BSB · 5 occurrences

    who killed both the Lord Jesus and their own prophets and drove us out as well. They are displeasing to God and hostile to all men,

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  46. 1 Thessalonians 2:18 · BSB · 3 occurrences

    For we wanted to come to you—indeed I, Paul, tried again and again—but Satan obstructed us.

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  47. 1 Thessalonians 2:19 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    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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  48. 1 Thessalonians 2:20 · BSB · 1 occurrence

    You are indeed our glory and our joy.

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  49. 1 Thessalonians 3:2 · BSB · 3 occurrences

    We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,

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  50. 1 Thessalonians 3:4 · BSB · 3 occurrences

    Indeed, when we were with you, we kept warning you that we would suffer persecution; and as you know, it has come to pass.

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