Definition
probably from H408; nay, i.e. (softened) if
Traditional renderings: but if, yea though.
Traditional renderings: but if, yea though.
In the Greek Old Testament
How the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders אִלּוּ:
- εἰei“if”always
Usage patterns
Occurrences
2 total
- Esther 7:4וְ֠אִלּוּ · IfFor my people and I have been sold out to destruction, death, and annihilation. If we had merely been sold as menservants and maidservants, I would have remained silent, because no such distress would justify burdening the king.”
- Ecclesiastes 6:6וְאִלּ֣וּ · even if…even if he lives a thousand years twice over but fails to enjoy his prosperity. Do not all go to the same place?