Strong’s H3587

כִּי

Part of speech

Noun Masculine

Transliteration

kiy

Pronunciation

kee

Definition

for, because, when, if, surely, indeed

Meaning

a brand, scar

Usage

The Hebrew conjunction "ki" is a versatile particle used to introduce various types of clauses, including causal ("because"), conditional ("if"), temporal ("when"), and emphatic ("surely" or "indeed"). It often serves to connect ideas, provide explanations, or introduce reasons within a sentence. Its usage is context-dependent, and it can convey different nuances based on the surrounding text.

Bible references

Isaiah 3:24