Strong’s G1498

εἴην

Part of speech

Verb

Transliteration

eién

Pronunciation

ay-EN

Definition

might be, would be

Meaning

should be, was, were

Usage

The Greek verb εἴην is a form of the verb εἰμί, used primarily in the optative mood. The optative mood expresses a wish or potentiality, often translated into English as "might be" or "would be." It is less common in the New Testament, as the optative mood is more prevalent in classical Greek. In the New Testament, it is used to express a desire or wish, often in prayers or blessings.