Bible Dictionary
ALSO
Also means in addition or even, and often emphasizes the word or phrase immediately following it. Its exact force is determined by the sentence’s Greek construction.
Definition
Also can mean “in addition” or “even.” In the Greek kai, it is placed before the word or phrase that it particularly emphasizes. Its exact force depends on the construction of the sentence.
Biblical Usage
In the cited passages, “also” may emphasize a person, action, or related statement. Thus the heavenly Father forgives “also,” Christ names certain disciples apostles “also,” and believers are said to share a corresponding belief concerning those who have fallen asleep in Jesus.
Related Figures
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>ol'-so: In the Greek kai, when it is equivalent to "also" or "even," is always placed before the word or phrase which it is intended to emphasize (e.g. Ac 12:3; 1 Joh 4:21). Mt 6:14 should therefore read, "Your heavenly Father will forgive you also"; Lu 6:13, "Whom also he named apostles"; Heb 8:6, "The mediator of a better covenant also"; and 1Th 4:14, `If we believe that Jesus died and rose again, so also (we believe that) those who are fallen asleep in Jesus, God will bring with Him.'</p>