haply, (what) manner (of man), no doubt, perhaps, so be, then, therefore, truly, wherefore
Concise Bible Dictionary:
“Perchance, perhaps” (1 Sam. 14:3030How much more, if haply the people had eaten freely to day of the spoil of their enemies which they found? for had there not been now a much greater slaughter among the Philistines? (1 Samuel 14:30); Mark 11:1313And seeing a fig tree afar off having leaves, he came, if haply he might find any thing thereon: and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet. (Mark 11:13); Luke 14:2929Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him, (Luke 14:29), &c).
Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:
Meaning:
probably from 142 (through the idea of drawing a conclusion); a particle denoting an inference more or less decisive (as follows)
KJV Usage:
haply, (what) manner (of man), no doubt, perhaps, so be, then, therefore, truly, wherefore. Often used in connection with other particles, especially 1065 or 3767 (after) or 1487 (before). Compare also 687