2228.  Strong's Dictionary Study

2228. e {ay}; a primary particle of distinction between two

connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than: --and, but

(either), (n-)either, except it be, (n-)or (else), rather, save,

than, that, what, yea. Often used in connection with other

particles. Compare especially 2235, 2260, 2273.[ql

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