καίπερ
kaíper
though
A conjunction introducing a concessive clause, meaning 'although, even though, though,' indicating that the statement in the subordinate clause is true in spite of the main clause. It is used to express contrast or concession, suggesting that one fact is granted or admitted, yet another statement follows which might be seen as in tension or contrast with the first.
2 Peter 1:12 · Word #8
Lexicon G2539
| Lemma | καίπερ |
| Transliteration | kaíper |
| Strong's | G2539 |
| Definition | A conjunction introducing a concessive clause, meaning 'although, even though, though,' indicating that the statement in the subordinate clause is true in spite of the main clause. It is used to express contrast or concession, suggesting that one fact is granted or admitted, yet another statement follows which might be seen as in tension or contrast with the first. |
Morphology CONJ
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | CONJ — Coordinating Conjunction — Joins equal elements |
Common Translation
| Phrase | though |
| Literal | although |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | καίπερ |
| Strong's | G2539 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2539-01
even though
| Morphological Notes | Coordinating conjunction (Gr,CC); indeclinable particle introducing a concessive clause. |
| Rendering Rationale | "Even though" captures the concessive force of καί ("even/also") intensified by περ, expressing an admitted reality that stands in tension with what follows. As a coordinating conjunction, it introduces a concessive clause without inflectional variation. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
even though
| Same as P1 | Yes |
| Rationale | P1 is the expected concessive meaning in this context and accurately translates καίπερ. |