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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Occurrences

2,794 total

Romans 9:13δὲ · but
So it is written: “Jacob I loved, but Esau I hated.”
Romans 9:18δὲ · and
Therefore God has mercy on whom He wants to have mercy, and He hardens whom He wants to harden.
Romans 9:21δὲ · and
Does not the potter have the right to make from the same lump of clay one vessel for special occasions and another for common use?
Romans 9:22δὲ
What if God, intending to show His wrath and make His power known, bore with great patience the vessels of His wrath, prepared for destruction?
Romans 9:27δὲ
Isaiah cries out concerning Israel: “Though the number of the Israelites is like the sand of the sea, only the remnant will be saved.
Romans 9:30δὲ
What then will we say? That the Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have obtained it, a righteousness that is by faith;
Romans 9:31δὲ · but
…but Israel, who pursued a law of righteousness, has not attained it.
Romans 10:6δὲ · But
But the righteousness that is by faith says: “Do not say in your heart, ‘Who will ascend into heaven?’ (that is, to bring Christ down)
Romans 10:10δὲ · and
For with your heart you believe and are justified, and with your mouth you confess and are saved.
Romans 10:14δὲ · And; δὲ · And
How then can they call on the One in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in the One of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach?
Romans 10:15δὲ · And
And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”
Romans 10:17δὲ · and
Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ.
Romans 10:20δὲ · And
And Isaiah boldly says: “I was found by those who did not seek Me; I revealed Myself to those who did not ask for Me.”
Romans 10:21δὲ · But
But as for Israel he says: “All day long I have held out My hands to a disobedient and obstinate people.”
Romans 11:6δὲ · And
And if it is by grace, then it is no longer by works. Otherwise, grace would no longer be grace.
Romans 11:7δὲ · but; δὲ
What then? What Israel was seeking, it failed to obtain, but the elect did. The others were hardened,
Romans 11:12δὲ · But
But if their trespass means riches for the world, and their failure means riches for the Gentiles, how much greater riches will their fullness bring!
Romans 11:13δὲ
I am speaking to you Gentiles. Inasmuch as I am the apostle to the Gentiles, I magnify my ministry
Romans 11:16δὲ
If the first part of the dough is holy, so is the whole batch; if the root is holy, so are the branches.
Romans 11:17δέ · Now; δὲ · and
Now if some branches have been broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others to share in the nourishment of the olive root,
Romans 11:18δὲ
…do not boast over those branches. If you do, remember this: You do not support the root, but the root supports you.
Romans 11:20δὲ · but
That is correct: They were broken off because of unbelief, but you stand by faith. Do not be arrogant, but be afraid.
Romans 11:22δὲ · but
Take notice, therefore, of the kindness and severity of God: severity to those who fell, but kindness to you, if you continue in His kindness. Otherwise you also will be cut off.
Romans 11:23δέ · And
And if they do not persist in unbelief, they will be grafted in, for God is able to graft them in again.
Romans 11:28δὲ · but
Regarding the gospel, they are enemies on your account; but regarding election, they are loved on account of the patriarchs.
Romans 11:30δὲ
Just as you who formerly disobeyed God have now received mercy through their disobedience,
Romans 12:4δὲ · and
Just as each of us has one body with many members, and not all members have the same function,
Romans 12:5δὲ · and
…so in Christ we who are many are one body, and each member belongs to one another.
Romans 12:6δὲ
We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith;
Romans 13:1δὲ
Everyone must submit himself to the governing authorities, for there is no authority except that which is from God. The authorities that exist have been appointed by God.
Romans 13:2δὲ · and
Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.
Romans 13:3δὲ
For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. Do you want to be unafraid of the one in authority? Then do what is right, and you will have his approval.
Romans 13:4δὲ · But
For he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not carry the sword in vain. He is God’s servant, an agent of retribution to the wrongdoer.
Romans 13:12δὲ; δὲ · and
The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light.
Romans 14:1δὲ
Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on his opinions.
Romans 14:2δὲ · while
For one person has faith to eat all things, while another, who is weak, eats only vegetables.
Romans 14:3δὲ · and
The one who eats everything must not belittle the one who does not, and the one who does not eat everything must not judge the one who does, for God has accepted him.
Romans 14:4δέ · And
Who are you to judge someone else’s servant? To his own master he stands or falls. And he will stand, for the Lord is able to make him stand.
Romans 14:5δὲ · while
One person regards a certain day above the others, while someone else considers every day alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind.
Romans 14:10δὲ · then
Why, then, do you judge your brother? Or why do you belittle your brother? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat.
Romans 14:23δὲ · But; δὲ · and
But the one who has doubts is condemned if he eats, because his eating is not from faith; and everything that is not from faith is sin.
Romans 15:1δὲ
We who are strong ought to bear with the shortcomings of the weak and not to please ourselves.
Romans 15:5δὲ · Now
Now may the God who gives endurance and encouragement grant you harmony with one another in Christ Jesus,
Romans 15:9δὲ · [so that]
…so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.”
Romans 15:13δὲ · Now
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.