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 6:30δὲ
If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?
Matthew 6:33δὲ · But
But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.
Matthew 7:3δὲ; δὲ · but
Why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye but fail to notice the beam in your own eye?
Matthew 7:15δέ · but
Beware of false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.
Matthew 7:17δὲ · but
Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.
Matthew 8:1δὲ · When
When Jesus came down from the mountain, large crowds followed Him.
Matthew 8:5δὲ · When
When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came and pleaded with Him,
Matthew 8:8δὲ
The centurion answered, “Lord, I am not worthy to have You come under my roof. But just say the word, and my servant will be healed.
Matthew 8:10δὲ · When
When Jesus heard this, He marveled and said to those following Him, “Truly I tell you, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith.
Matthew 8:11δὲ
I say to you that many will come from the east and the west to share the banquet with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 8:12δὲ · But
But the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”
Matthew 8:16δὲ · When
When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to Jesus, and He drove out the spirits with a word and healed all the sick.
Matthew 8:18δὲ · [When]
When Jesus saw a large crowd around Him, He gave orders to cross to the other side of the sea.
Matthew 8:20δὲ · but
Jesus replied, “Foxes have dens and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay His head.”
Matthew 8:21δὲ
Another of His disciples requested, “Lord, first let me go and bury my father.”
Matthew 8:22δὲ · But
But Jesus told him, “Follow Me, and let the dead bury their own dead.”
Matthew 8:24δὲ · But
Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves. But Jesus was sleeping.
Matthew 8:27δὲ
The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey Him!”
Matthew 8:30δὲ
In the distance a large herd of pigs was feeding.
Matthew 8:31δὲ · So
So the demons begged Jesus, “If You drive us out, send us into the herd of pigs.”
Matthew 8:32δὲ · So
“Go!” He told them. So they came out and went into the pigs, and the whole herd rushed down the steep bank into the sea and died in the waters.
Matthew 8:33δὲ
Those tending the pigs ran off into the town and reported all this, including the account of the demon-possessed men.
Matthew 9:6δὲ · But
But so that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins...” Then He said to the paralytic, “Get up, pick up your mat, and go home.”
Matthew 9:8δὲ · When
When the crowds saw this, they were filled with awe and glorified God, who had given such authority to men.
Matthew 9:12δὲ · [On]
On hearing this, Jesus said, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick.
Matthew 9:13δὲ · But
But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.”
Matthew 9:14δὲ · but
Then John’s disciples came to Jesus and asked, “Why is it that we and the Pharisees fast so often, but Your disciples do not fast?”
Matthew 9:15δὲ · But
Jesus replied, “How can the guests of the bridegroom mourn while He is with them? But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them; then they will fast.
Matthew 9:16δὲ
No one sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment. For the patch will pull away from the garment, and a worse tear will result.
Matthew 9:17δὲ
Neither do men pour new wine into old wineskins. If they do, the skins will burst, the wine will spill, and the wineskins will be ruined. Instead, they pour new wine into new wineskins, and both are preserved.”
Matthew 9:22δὲ
Jesus turned and saw her. “Take courage, daughter,” He said, “your faith has healed you.” And the woman was healed from that very hour.
Matthew 9:25δὲ · After
After the crowd had been put outside, Jesus went in and took the girl by the hand, and she got up.
Matthew 9:28δὲ · After
After Jesus had entered the house, the blind men came to Him. “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” He asked. “Yes, Lord,” they answered.
Matthew 9:31δὲ · But
But they went out and spread the news about Him throughout the land.
Matthew 9:32δὲ · As
As they were leaving, a demon-possessed man who was mute was brought to Jesus.
Matthew 9:34δὲ · But
But the Pharisees said, “It is by the prince of demons that He drives out demons.”
Matthew 9:36δὲ · When
When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd.
Matthew 9:37δὲ · but
Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.
Matthew 10:2δὲ
These are the names of the twelve apostles: first Simon, called Peter, and his brother Andrew; James son of Zebedee, and his brother John;
Matthew 10:6δὲ
Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel.
Matthew 10:7δὲ · As
As you go, preach this message: ‘The kingdom of heaven is near.’
Matthew 10:11δ’
Whatever town or village you enter, find out who is worthy there and stay at his house until you move on.
Matthew 10:12δὲ · As
As you enter the home, greet its occupants.
Matthew 10:13δὲ · but
If the home is worthy, let your peace rest on it, but if it is not, let your peace return to you.
Matthew 10:17δὲ · But
But beware of men, for they will hand you over to their councils and flog you in their synagogues.
Matthew 10:18δὲ
On My account you will be brought before governors and kings as witnesses to them and to the Gentiles.
Matthew 10:19δὲ · But
But when they hand you over, do not worry about how to respond or what to say. In that hour you will be given what to say.
Matthew 10:21δὲ
Brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child; children will rise against their parents and have them put to death.
Matthew 10:22δὲ · but
You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.