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δέ

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greekNew TestamentConjunction2,794 occurrences26 books2,482 verses

Definition

δέ (before vowels δ᾽; on the general neglect of the elision in NT, see WH, App., 146; Tdf., Pr., 96),

post-positive conjunctive particle;

1. copulative, but, in the next place, and, now (Abbott, JG, 104): Matthew 1:2ff., 2 Corinthians 6:15, 16, 2 Peter 1:5-7; in repetition for emphasis, Romans 3:21, 22; 9:30, 1 Corinthians 2:6, Galatians 2:2, Philippians 2:8; in transition to something new, Matthew 1:18; 2:19, Luke 13:1, John 7:14, Acts 6:1, Romans 8:28, 1 Corinthians 7:1; 8:1, al.; in explanatory parenthesis or addition, John 3:19, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 1:12, Ephesians 2:4; 5:32, al.; ὡς δέ, John 2:9; καὶ . . . δέ, but also, Matthew 10:18, Luke 1:76, John 6:51, Romans 11:23, al.; καὶ ἐὰν δέ, yea even if, John 8:16.

2. Adversative, but, on the other hand, prop., answering to a foregoing μέν (which see), and distinguishing a word or clause from one preceding (in NT most frequently without μέν; Bl., §77, 12): ἐὰν δέ, Matthew 6:14, 23, al.; ἐγὼ (σὺ, etc.) δέ, Matthew 5:22; 6:6, Mark 8:29, al.; ὁ δέ, αὐτὸς δέ, Mark 1:45, Luke 4:40, al.; after a negation, Matthew 6:19, 20, Romans 3:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:21, al.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as δέ:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

2,794 total
  1. Mark 13:23δὲ · [So]
    So be on your guard; I have told you everything in advance.
  2. Mark 13:28δὲ · Now
    Now learn this lesson from the fig tree: As soon as its branches become tender and sprout leaves, you know that summer is near.
  3. Mark 13:31δὲ · but
    Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away.
  4. Mark 13:32δὲ
    No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.
  5. Mark 13:37δὲ · And
    And what I say to you, I say to everyone: Keep watch!”
  6. Mark 14:1δὲ · Now
    Now the Passover and the Feast of Unleavened Bread were two days away, and the chief priests and scribes were looking for a covert way to arrest Jesus and kill Him.
  7. Mark 14:4δέ · however
    Some of those present, however, expressed their indignation to one another: “Why this waste of perfume?
  8. Mark 14:6δὲ · But
    But Jesus said, “Leave her alone; why are you bothering her? She has done a beautiful deed to Me.
  9. Mark 14:7δὲ · But
    The poor you will always have with you, and you can help them whenever you want. But you will not always have Me.
  10. Mark 14:9δὲ · And
    And truly I tell you, wherever the gospel is preached in all the world, what she has done will also be told in memory of her.”
  11. Mark 14:11δὲ
    They were delighted to hear this, and they promised to give him money. So Judas began to look for an opportunity to betray Jesus.
  12. Mark 14:20δὲ
    He answered, “It is one of the Twelve—the one who is dipping his hand into the bowl with Me.
  13. Mark 14:21δὲ · but
    The Son of Man will go just as it is written about Him, but woe to that man by whom He is betrayed! It would be better for him if he had not been born.”
  14. Mark 14:29δὲ
    Peter declared, “Even if all fall away, I never will.”
  15. Mark 14:31δὲ · But; δὲ · And
    But Peter kept insisting, “Even if I have to die with You, I will never deny You.” And all the others said the same thing.
  16. Mark 14:38δὲ · but
    Watch and pray so that you will not enter into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak.”
  17. Mark 14:44δὲ · Now
    Now the betrayer had arranged a signal with them: “The One I kiss is the man; arrest Him and lead Him away securely.”
  18. Mark 14:46δὲ · Then
    Then the men seized Jesus and arrested Him.
  19. Mark 14:47δέ · And
    And one of the bystanders drew his sword and struck the servant of the high priest, cutting off his ear.
  20. Mark 14:52δὲ · but
    …but he pulled free of the linen cloth and ran away naked.
  21. Mark 14:55δὲ · Now
    Now the chief priests and the whole Sanhedrin were seeking testimony against Jesus to put Him to death, but they did not find any.
  22. Mark 14:61δὲ · But
    But Jesus remained silent and made no reply. Again the high priest questioned Him, “Are You the Christ, the Son of the Blessed One?”
  23. Mark 14:62δὲ
    “I am,” said Jesus, “and you will see the Son of Man sitting at the right hand of Power and coming with the clouds of heaven.”
  24. Mark 14:63δὲ · At this
    At this, the high priest tore his clothes and declared, “Why do we need any more witnesses?
  25. Mark 14:64δὲ · And
    You have heard the blasphemy. What is your verdict?” And they all condemned Him as deserving of death.
  26. Mark 14:68δὲ · But
    But he denied it. “I do not know or even understand what you are talking about,” he said. Then he went out to the gateway, and the rooster crowed.
  27. Mark 14:70δὲ · But
    But he denied it again. After a little while, those standing nearby said once more to Peter, “Surely you are one of them, for you too are a Galilean.”
  28. Mark 14:71δὲ · But
    But he began to curse and swear, “I do not know this man of whom you speak!”
  29. Mark 15:2δὲ
    So Pilate questioned Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” “You have said so,” Jesus replied.
  30. Mark 15:4δὲ · Then
    Then Pilate questioned Him again, “Have You no answer? Look how many charges they are bringing against You!”
  31. Mark 15:5δὲ · But
    But to Pilate’s amazement, Jesus made no further reply.
  32. Mark 15:6δὲ · Now {it was Pilate’s custom}
    Now it was Pilate’s custom at the feast to release to the people a prisoner of their choosing.
  33. Mark 15:7δὲ · And
    And a man named Barabbas was imprisoned with the rebels who had committed murder during the insurrection.
  34. Mark 15:9δὲ
    “Do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?” Pilate asked.
  35. Mark 15:11δὲ · But
    But the chief priests stirred up the crowd to have him release Barabbas to them instead.
  36. Mark 15:12δὲ · [So]
    So Pilate asked them again, “What then do you want me to do with the One you call the King of the Jews?”
  37. Mark 15:13δὲ · And
    And they shouted back, “Crucify Him!”
  38. Mark 15:14δὲ; δὲ · But
    “Why?” asked Pilate. “What evil has He done?” But they shouted all the louder, “Crucify Him!”
  39. Mark 15:15δὲ · And
    And wishing to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be crucified.
  40. Mark 15:16δὲ · Then
    Then the soldiers led Jesus away into the palace (that is, the Praetorium) and called the whole company together.
  41. Mark 15:23δὲ · but
    There they offered Him wine mixed with myrrh, but He did not take it.
  42. Mark 15:25δὲ
    It was the third hour when they crucified Him.
  43. Mark 15:36δέ · And
    And someone ran and filled a sponge with sour wine. He put it on a reed and held it up for Jesus to drink, saying, “Leave Him alone. Let us see if Elijah comes to take Him down.”
  44. Mark 15:37δὲ · But
    But Jesus let out a loud cry and breathed His last.
  45. Mark 15:39δὲ · When
    When the centurion standing there in front of Jesus saw how He had breathed His last, he said, “Truly this man was the Son of God!”
  46. Mark 15:40δὲ · And
    And there were also women watching from a distance. Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James the younger and of Joses, and Salome.
  47. Mark 15:44δὲ
    Pilate was surprised to hear that Jesus was already dead, so he summoned the centurion to ask if this was so.
  48. Mark 15:47δὲ
    Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw where His body was placed.