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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 23:10δὲ · Meanwhile
    Meanwhile, the chief priests and scribes stood there, vehemently accusing Him.
  2. Luke 23:11δὲ · And
    And even Herod and his soldiers ridiculed and mocked Him. Dressing Him in a fine robe, they sent Him back to Pilate.
  3. Luke 23:12δὲ
    That day Herod and Pilate became friends; before this time they had been enemies.
  4. Luke 23:13δὲ · Then
    Then Pilate called together the chief priests, the rulers, and the people,
  5. Luke 23:18δὲ · But; δὲ
    But they all cried out in unison: “Away with this man! Release Barabbas to us!”
  6. Luke 23:20δὲ
    Wanting to release Jesus, Pilate addressed them again,
  7. Luke 23:21δὲ · but
    …but they kept shouting, “Crucify Him! Crucify Him!”
  8. Luke 23:22δὲ
    A third time he said to them, “What evil has this man done? I have found in Him no offense worthy of death. So after I punish Him, I will release Him.”
  9. Luke 23:23δὲ · But
    But they were insistent, demanding with loud voices for Jesus to be crucified. And their clamor prevailed.
  10. Luke 23:25δὲ · As; δὲ · and
    As they had requested, he released the one imprisoned for insurrection and murder, and he handed Jesus over to their will.
  11. Luke 23:27δὲ
    A great number of people followed Him, including women who kept mourning and wailing for Him.
  12. Luke 23:28δὲ · But
    But Jesus turned to them and said, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for Me, but weep for yourselves and for your children.
  13. Luke 23:32δὲ
    Two others, who were criminals, were also led away to be executed with Jesus.
  14. Luke 23:33δὲ · and
    When they came to the place called The Skull, they crucified Him there, along with the criminals, one on His right and the other on His left.
  15. Luke 23:34δὲ · Then; δὲ · And
    Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up His garments by casting lots.
  16. Luke 23:35δὲ · and
    The people stood watching, and the rulers sneered at Him, saying, “He saved others; let Him save Himself if He is the Christ of God, the Chosen One.”
  17. Luke 23:36δὲ
    The soldiers also mocked Him and came up to offer Him sour wine.
  18. Luke 23:38δὲ
    Above Him was posted an inscription: THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.
  19. Luke 23:39δὲ
    One of the criminals who hung there heaped abuse on Him. “Are You not the Christ?” he said. “Save Yourself and us!”
  20. Luke 23:40δὲ · But
    But the other one rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same judgment?
  21. Luke 23:41δὲ · But
    We are punished justly, for we are receiving what our actions deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.”
  22. Luke 23:45δὲ · and
    The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle.
  23. Luke 23:46δὲ · And when
    Then Jesus called out in a loud voice, “Father, into Your hands I commit My Spirit.” And when He had said this, He breathed His last.
  24. Luke 23:47δὲ · When
    When the centurion saw what had happened, he gave glory to God, saying, “Surely this was a righteous man.”
  25. Luke 23:49δὲ · But
    But all those who knew Jesus, including the women who had followed Him from Galilee, stood at a distance watching these things.
  26. Luke 23:55δὲ
    The women who had come with Jesus from Galilee followed, and they saw the tomb and how His body was placed.
  27. Luke 23:56δὲ · Then
    Then they returned to prepare spices and perfumes. And they rested on the Sabbath, according to the commandment.
  28. Luke 24:1δὲ
    On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women came to the tomb, bringing the spices they had prepared.
  29. Luke 24:2δὲ
    They found the stone rolled away from the tomb,
  30. Luke 24:3δὲ · but
    …but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus.
  31. Luke 24:5δὲ · As
    As the women bowed their faces to the ground in terror, the two men asked them, “Why do you look for the living among the dead?
  32. Luke 24:10δὲ
    It was Mary Magdalene, Joanna, Mary the mother of James, and the other women with them who told this to the apostles.
  33. Luke 24:12δὲ · however
    Peter, however, got up and ran to the tomb. And after bending down and seeing only the linen cloths, he went away, wondering to himself what had happened.
  34. Luke 24:16δὲ · But
    But their eyes were kept from recognizing Him.
  35. Luke 24:17δὲ
    He asked them, “What are you discussing so intently as you walk along?” They stood still, with sadness on their faces.
  36. Luke 24:18δὲ
    One of them, named Cleopas, asked Him, “Are You the only visitor to Jerusalem who does not know the things that have happened there in recent days?”
  37. Luke 24:19Δὲ
    “What things?” He asked. “The events involving Jesus of Nazareth,” they answered. “This man was a prophet, powerful in speech and action before God and all the people.
  38. Luke 24:21δὲ · But
    But we were hoping He was the One who would redeem Israel. And besides all this, it is the third day since these things took place.
  39. Luke 24:24δὲ · But
    Then some of our companions went to the tomb and found it just as the women had described. But Him they did not see.”
  40. Luke 24:31δὲ · Then
    Then their eyes were opened and they recognized Jesus—and He disappeared from their sight.
  41. Luke 24:36δὲ · While
    While they were describing these events, Jesus Himself stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”
  42. Luke 24:37δὲ · But
    But they were startled and frightened, thinking they had seen a spirit.
  43. Luke 24:41δὲ · While
    While they were still in disbelief because of their joy and amazement, He asked them, “Do you have anything here to eat?”
  44. Luke 24:42δὲ · So
    So they gave Him a piece of broiled fish,
  45. Luke 24:44δὲ
    Jesus said to them, “These are the words I spoke to you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about Me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms.”
  46. Luke 24:49δὲ · But
    And behold, I am sending the promise of My Father upon you. But remain in the city until you have been clothed with power from on high.”
  47. Luke 24:50δὲ · [When]
    When Jesus had led them out as far as Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them.