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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. Luke 8:37δὲ · So
    Then all the people of the region of the Gerasenes asked Jesus to depart from them, because great fear had taken hold of them. So He got into the boat and started back.
  2. Luke 8:38δὲ; δὲ · But
    The man whom the demons had left begged to go with Jesus. But He sent him away, saying,
  3. Luke 8:40δὲ
    When Jesus returned, the crowd welcomed Him, for they had all been waiting for Him.
  4. Luke 8:42δὲ
    …because his only daughter, who was about twelve, was dying. As Jesus went with him, the crowds pressed around Him,
  5. Luke 8:45δὲ · But
    “Who touched Me?” Jesus asked. But they all denied it. “Master,” said Peter, “the people are crowding and pressing against You.”
  6. Luke 8:46δὲ · But
    But Jesus declared, “Someone touched Me, for I know that power has gone out from Me.”
  7. Luke 8:47δὲ · Then
    Then the woman, seeing that she could not escape notice, came trembling and fell down before Him. In the presence of all the people, she explained why she had touched Him and how she had immediately been healed.
  8. Luke 8:48δὲ
    “Daughter,” said Jesus, “your faith has healed you. Go in peace.”
  9. Luke 8:50δὲ · But
    But Jesus overheard them and said to Jairus, “Do not be afraid; just believe, and she will be healed.”
  10. Luke 8:51δὲ · When
    When He entered the house, He did not allow anyone to go in with Him except Peter, John, James, and the child’s father and mother.
  11. Luke 8:52δὲ · Meanwhile; δὲ · But
    Meanwhile, everyone was weeping and mourning for her. But Jesus said, “Stop weeping; she is not dead but asleep.”
  12. Luke 8:54δὲ · But
    But Jesus took her by the hand and called out, “Child, get up!”
  13. Luke 8:56δὲ · but
    Her parents were astounded, but Jesus ordered them not to tell anyone what had happened.
  14. Luke 9:1δὲ · Then
    Then Jesus called the Twelve together and gave them power and authority over all demons, and power to cure diseases.
  15. Luke 9:6δὲ · So
    So they set out and went from village to village, preaching the gospel and healing people everywhere.
  16. Luke 9:7δὲ · When
    When Herod the tetrarch heard about all that was happening, he was perplexed. For some were saying that John had risen from the dead,
  17. Luke 9:8δὲ; δὲ · and still
    …others that Elijah had appeared, and still others that a prophet of old had arisen.
  18. Luke 9:9δὲ; δέ · but
    “I beheaded John,” Herod said, “but who is this man I hear such things about?” And he kept trying to see Jesus.
  19. Luke 9:11δὲ · But
    But the crowds found out and followed Him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and He healed those who needed healing.
  20. Luke 9:12δὲ · As; δὲ
    As the day neared its end, the Twelve came to Jesus and said, “Dismiss the crowd so they can go to the surrounding villages and countryside for lodging and provisions. For we are in a desolate place here.”
  21. Luke 9:13δὲ · But; δὲ
    But Jesus told them, “You give them something to eat.” “We have only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered, “unless we go and buy food for all these people.”
  22. Luke 9:14δὲ
    (There were about five thousand men.) He told His disciples, “Have them sit down in groups of about fifty each.”
  23. Luke 9:16δὲ
    Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, Jesus spoke a blessing and broke them. Then He gave them to the disciples to set before the people.
  24. Luke 9:19δὲ; δὲ; δὲ · and still
    They replied, “Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that a prophet of old has arisen.”
  25. Luke 9:20δὲ; δὲ · But [what about]; δὲ
    “But what about you?” Jesus asked. “Who do you say I am?” Peter answered, “The Christ of God.”
  26. Luke 9:21δὲ
    Jesus strictly warned them not to tell this to anyone.
  27. Luke 9:23δὲ · Then
    Then Jesus said to all of them, “If anyone wants to come after Me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow Me.
  28. Luke 9:24δ’ · but
    For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will save it.
  29. Luke 9:25δὲ · yet
    What does it profit a man to gain the whole world, yet lose or forfeit his very self?
  30. Luke 9:27δὲ · But
    But I tell you truly, some who are standing here will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God.”
  31. Luke 9:28δὲ
    About eight days after Jesus had said these things, He took with Him Peter, John, and James, and went up on a mountain to pray.
  32. Luke 9:32δὲ · Meanwhile; δὲ · but
    Meanwhile Peter and his companions were overcome by sleep, but when they awoke, they saw Jesus’ glory and the two men standing with Him.
  33. Luke 9:34δὲ · While; δὲ · and
    While Peter was speaking, a cloud appeared and enveloped them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud.
  34. Luke 9:37δὲ
    The next day, when they came down from the mountain, Jesus was met by a large crowd.
  35. Luke 9:41δὲ
    “O unbelieving and perverse generation!” Jesus replied. “How long must I remain with you and put up with you? Bring your son here.”
  36. Luke 9:42δὲ · Even; δὲ · But
    Even while the boy was approaching, the demon slammed him to the ground in a convulsion. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.
  37. Luke 9:43δὲ · And
    And they were all astonished at the greatness of God. While everyone was marveling at all that Jesus was doing, He said to His disciples,