ΚΕΝ, κεν
KEN, ken
Sounds Like: ken
Translations: if, perhaps, possibly, might, may, would, could, should, ever, at all
From the root: ΚΕΝ
Part of Speech: Particle
Explanation: ΚΕΝ is an indeclinable particle used to express contingency, possibility, or potentiality. It often accompanies verbs in the subjunctive mood to indicate an action that 'might' or 'may' happen, or in conditional clauses to express 'if' something were to happen. It can also be used with relative pronouns or adverbs to generalize, meaning 'whoever,' 'whatever,' 'whenever,' or 'wherever.' It adds a sense of uncertainty or hypothetical nature to the statement.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Strong’s number: G2767 (Lookup on BibleHub)
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- ΚΕ — perhaps, maybe, possibly, would, might, could
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