Strong's Concordance/Greek/G1498

Strong's G1498 · Greek

εἴην

eíēn

Number
G1498
Language
Greek
Original word
εἴην
Transliteration
eíēn
KJV occurrences
10 verses

Definition

might (could, would, or should) be

KJV: mean, + perish, should be, was, were

Root / derivation: optative (i.e. English subjunctive) present of G1510 (εἰμί) (including the other person);

KJV usage breakdown

How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered εἴην across 10 verses.

be4×
meant2×
might1×
perish1×
was1×
were1×
wert1×

Every occurrence (KJV)

10 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.

Luke7 verses
John1 verse
Acts1 verse
Revelation1 verse

Topics that use this word

Frequently asked questions

What does Strong's G1498 (eíēn) mean?

might (could, would, or should) be

How many times does G1498 appear in the Bible?

Strong's G1498 (εἴην) appears in 10 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “be.”

How is eíēn translated in the KJV?

In the KJV, Strong's G1498 is rendered as “be” (4×), “meant” (2×), “might” (1×), “perish” (1×), among other words.

Where does the Greek word εἴην come from?

optative (i.e. English subjunctive) present of G1510 (εἰμί) (including the other person);