καὶ
kaí
both
A conjunction primarily used to connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences, conveying the sense of 'and.' Its semantic range includes both copulative ('and', connecting similar elements) and sometimes cumulative ('also', 'even', 'too', 'so then') force, depending on context. It may introduce additional or intensified elements or link sequential actions or statements. In composition with other particles, it can impart various nuanced connections.
Philemon 1:11 · Word #7
Lexicon G2532
| Lemma | καί |
| Transliteration | kaí |
| Strong's | G2532 |
| Definition | A conjunction primarily used to connect words, phrases, clauses, or sentences, conveying the sense of 'and.' Its semantic range includes both copulative ('and', connecting similar elements) and sometimes cumulative ('also', 'even', 'too', 'so then') force, depending on context. It may introduce additional or intensified elements or link sequential actions or statements. In composition with other particles, it can impart various nuanced connections. |
Morphology PART
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | PART — Particle — Small function word |
Common Translation
| Phrase | both |
| Literal | and |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | καί |
| Strong's | G2532 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G2532-01
and
| Morphological Notes | Gr,CC — coordinating conjunction; indeclinable particle used to connect words, phrases, or clauses. |
| Rendering Rationale | As a coordinating conjunction, καί fundamentally joins or connects elements. "And" most directly reflects its primary copulative force without importing contextual emphasis. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
also
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | Here, 'and' with cumulative force is better rendered as 'also' (matching common use and context), indicating that he is useful to both the recipient and the author. 'And' may lose that nuance, which the Greek allows. |