"crasis, and if, Mk. 16:18; also if, Mt. 21:21; even if, if even, although, Jn. 10:38; if so much as, Heb. 12:20; also in NT simply equivalent to καί, as a particle of emphasis, by a pleonasm of ἄν, at least, at all events, Mk. 6:56; Acts 5:15; 2 Cor. 11:16"
Definition and meaning
crasis, and if, Mk. 16:18; also if, Mt. 21:21; even if, if even, although, Jn. 10:38; if so much as, Heb. 12:20; also in NT simply equivalent to καί, as a particle of emphasis, by a pleonasm of ἄν, at least, at all events, Mk. 6:56; Acts 5:15; 2 Cor. 11:16
In the original Greek the word is written: κἄν
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
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 kan (G2579) across the King James Bible.
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.
Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.
For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole.
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.
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.
And if it bear fruit, well: and if not, then after that thou shalt cut it down.
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.
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.
Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:
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.
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Common questions
Strong's G2579 (kan) is a Greek word that means: crasis, and if, Mk. 16:18; also if, Mt. 21:21; even if, if even, although, Jn. 10:38; if so much as, Heb. 12:20; also in NT simply equivalent to καί, as a particle of emphasis, by a pleonasm of ἄν, at... It appears 13 times in the King James Bible.
The word kan (G2579) appears 13 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G2579 is kan, a Greek word defined as: crasis, and if, Mk. 16:18; also if, Mt. 21:21; even if, if even, although, Jn. 10:38; if so much as, Heb. 12:20; also in NT simply equivalent to καί, . James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
kan is a Greek word found in the New Testament.