Strong’s H3588
כִּי
Part of speech
Conjunction
Transliteration
kiy
Pronunciation
kee
Definition
for, because, when, if, surely, indeed, that
Meaning
a relative conjunction
Usage
The Hebrew conjunction "ki" is a versatile particle used to express causation, condition, time, and emphasis. It often introduces clauses that explain reasons ("because"), conditions ("if"), or time ("when"). It can also be used to affirm or emphasize a statement ("surely," "indeed").
Bible references
Genesis 1:4;Genesis 1:10;Genesis 1:12;Genesis 1:18;Genesis 1:21;Genesis 1:25;Genesis 2:3;Genesis 2:5;Genesis 2:17;Genesis 2:23;Genesis 3:1;Genesis 3:5;Genesis 3:5;Genesis 3:6;Genesis 3:6;Genesis 3:7;Genesis 3:10;Genesis 3:11;Genesis 3:14;Genesis 3:17;Genesis 3:19;Genesis 3:19;Genesis 3:20;Genesis 4:12;Genesis 4:23