Strong's G1498 · Greek
εἴην
eíēn
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.
Every occurrence (KJV)
10 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Luke7 verses
And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.
Luke 3:15And as the people were in expectation, and all men mused in their hearts of John, whether he were the Christ, or not;
Luke 8:9And his disciples asked him, saying, What might this parable be?
Luke 9:46Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.
Luke 15:26And he called one of the servants, and asked what these things meant.
Luke 18:36And hearing the multitude pass by, he asked what it meant.
Luke 22:23And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.
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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);