אִלּוּ ʼillûw

Meaning

nay, i.e. (softened) if

In the King James Version: but if, yea though.

Derivation: probably from H408 (אַל);

Where it is used

• Esther 7:4 For 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 6:6 even if he lives a thousand years twice over but fails to enjoy his prosperity. Do not all go to the same place?