"if indeed, if it be so that, granted, Rom. 8:9; 1 Cor. 15:15; since indeed, since, 2 Thess. 1:6; 1 Pet. 2:3; although indeed, 1 Cor. 8:5"
Definition and meaning
if indeed, if it be so that, granted, Rom. 8:9; 1 Cor. 15:15; since indeed, since, 2 Thess. 1:6; 1 Pet. 2:3; although indeed, 1 Cor. 8:5
In the original Greek the word is written: εἴπερ
Historical context
Paul wrote Romans from Corinth, one of the most important commercial cities in the empire. Rome had a Jewish population of around 50,000. The letter addresses real tensions between Jewish believers with centuries of Torah tradition and Gentile believers with no such background. Emperor Nero was on the throne. Within ten years he would execute both Paul and Peter.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of eiper (G1512) across the King James Bible.
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.
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.
For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth,(as there be gods many, and lords many,)
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.
Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you;
If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious.
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Common questions
Strong's G1512 (eiper) is a Greek word that means: if indeed, if it be so that, granted, Rom. 8:9; 1 Cor. 15:15; since indeed, since, 2 Thess. 1:6; 1 Pet. 2:3; although indeed, 1 Cor. 8:5 It appears 6 times in the King James Bible.
The word eiper (G1512) appears 6 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1512 is eiper, a Greek word defined as: if indeed, if it be so that, granted, Rom. 8:9; 1 Cor. 15:15; since indeed, since, 2 Thess. 1:6; 1 Pet. 2:3; although indeed, 1 Cor. 8:5. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
eiper is a Greek word found in the New Testament.