δέ

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:

הוּתha.tat“to plot”89%

Usage patterns

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Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

2,794 total

Matthew 2:13δὲ · When
When the Magi had gone, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Get up!” he said. “Take the Child and His mother and flee to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the Child to kill Him.”
Matthew 2:14δὲ · So
So he got up, took the Child and His mother by night, and withdrew to Egypt,
Matthew 2:19δὲ · After
After Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared in a dream to Joseph in Egypt.
Matthew 2:21δὲ · So
So Joseph got up, took the Child and His mother, and went to the land of Israel.
Matthew 2:22δὲ · But; δὲ · And
But when he learned that Archelaus was reigning in Judea in place of his father Herod, he was afraid to go there. And having been warned in a dream, he withdrew to the district of Galilee,
Matthew 3:1δὲ
In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea
Matthew 3:4δὲ; δὲ
John wore a garment of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.
Matthew 3:7δὲ · But when
But when John saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his place of baptism, he said to them, “You brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?
Matthew 3:10δὲ
The axe lies ready at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.
Matthew 3:11δὲ · but
I baptize you with water for repentance, but after me will come One more powerful than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire.
Matthew 3:12δὲ · but
His winnowing fork is in His hand to clear His threshing floor and to gather His wheat into the barn; but He will burn up the chaff with unquenchable fire.”
Matthew 3:14δὲ · But
But John tried to prevent Him, saying, “I need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?”
Matthew 3:15δὲ
“Let it be so now,” Jesus replied. “It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness in this way.” Then John permitted Him.
Matthew 3:16δὲ · As soon as
As soon as Jesus was baptized, He went up out of the water. Suddenly the heavens were opened, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and resting on Him.
Matthew 4:4δὲ · But
But Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”
Matthew 4:12δὲ · When
When Jesus heard that John had been imprisoned, He withdrew to Galilee.
Matthew 4:18δὲ
As Jesus was walking beside the Sea of Galilee, He saw two brothers, Simon called Peter and his brother Andrew. They were casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.
Matthew 4:20δὲ · And
And at once they left their nets and followed Him.
Matthew 4:22δὲ · and
…and immediately they left the boat and their father and followed Him.
Matthew 5:1δὲ · When
When Jesus saw the crowds, He went up on the mountain and sat down. His disciples came to Him,
Matthew 5:13δὲ · But
You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its savor, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.
Matthew 5:19δ’ · but
So then, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do likewise will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever practices and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:21δ’ · and
You have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not murder’ and ‘Anyone who murders will be subject to judgment.’
Matthew 5:22δὲ · But; δ’ · Again; δ’ · But
But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, ‘Raca,’ will be subject to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, ‘You fool!’ will be subject to the fire of hell.
Matthew 5:28δὲ · But
But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman to lust after her has already committed adultery with her in his heart.
Matthew 5:29δὲ
If your right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to be thrown into hell.
Matthew 5:31δέ
It has also been said, ‘Whoever divorces his wife must give her a certificate of divorce.’
Matthew 5:32δὲ · But
But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for sexual immorality, brings adultery upon her. And he who marries a divorced woman commits adultery.
Matthew 5:33δὲ · but
Again, you have heard that it was said to the ancients, ‘Do not break your oath, but fulfill your vows to the Lord.’
Matthew 5:34δὲ · But
But I tell you not to swear at all: either by heaven, for it is God’s throne;
Matthew 5:37δὲ · Simply; δὲ
Simply let your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes,’ and your ‘No,’ ‘No.’ Anything more comes from the evil one.
Matthew 5:39δὲ · But
But I tell you not to resist an evil person. If someone slaps you on your right cheek, turn to him the other also;
Matthew 5:44δὲ · But
But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you,
Matthew 6:1δὲ; δὲ · [you do]
“Be careful not to perform your righteous acts before men to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.
Matthew 6:3δὲ · But [when]
But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,
Matthew 6:6δὲ · But
But when you pray, go into your inner room, shut your door, and pray to your Father, who is unseen. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
Matthew 6:7δὲ · And
And when you pray, do not babble on like pagans, for they think that by their many words they will be heard.
Matthew 6:15δὲ · But
But if you do not forgive men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive yours.
Matthew 6:16δὲ
When you fast, do not be somber like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward.
Matthew 6:17δὲ · But
But when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face,
Matthew 6:20δὲ · But
But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.
Matthew 6:23δὲ · But
But if your eyes are bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If then the light within you is darkness, how great is that darkness!
Matthew 6:27δὲ
Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?
Matthew 6:29δὲ · Yet
Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these.