Originally posted by Grampy BobbyKoine Greek (the language of the common people): 1. If and it's true; 2. If and it's false; 3. If and it may be true; 4. If and I wish it were true but know it's not. American English: 1. If, expressing uncertainty. (bump for Bosse de Nage and visted)
You'll appreciate the Four Conditionals in the Koine Greek, especially in comparison with Contemporary English Usage.
Edit: http://www.middletownbiblechurch.org/egreek/egreek07.htm
http://www.biblefood.com/condsent.html