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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. Romans 15:14δέ
    I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, brimming with knowledge, and able to instruct one another.
  2. Romans 15:15δὲ · However
    However, I have written you a bold reminder on some points, because of the grace God has given me
  3. Romans 15:20δὲ
    In this way I have aspired to preach the gospel where Christ was not known, so that I would not be building on someone else’s foundation.
  4. Romans 15:23δὲ · But; δὲ · and
    But now that there are no further opportunities for me in these regions, and since I have longed for many years to visit you,
  5. Romans 15:25δὲ · however
    Now, however, I am on my way to Jerusalem to serve the saints there.
  6. Romans 15:29δὲ
    I know that when I come to you, I will come in the fullness of the blessing of Christ.
  7. Romans 15:30δὲ · Now
    Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me.
  8. Romans 15:33δὲ
    The God of peace be with all of you. Amen.
  9. Romans 16:1δὲ
    I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant of the church in Cenchrea.
  10. Romans 16:17δὲ · Now
    Now I urge you, brothers, to watch out for those who create divisions and obstacles that are contrary to the teaching you have learned. Turn away from them.
  11. Romans 16:19δὲ · But; δὲ · and
    Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil.
  12. Romans 16:20δὲ
    The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.
  13. Romans 16:25δὲ · Now
    Now to Him who is able to strengthen you by my gospel and by the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery concealed for ages past
  14. Romans 16:26δὲ · but
    …but now revealed and made known through the writings of the prophets by the command of the eternal God, in order to lead all nations to the obedience that comes from faith—
  15. 1 Corinthians 1:10δὲ; δὲ · and [that]
    I appeal to you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree together, so that there may be no divisions among you and that you may be united in mind and conviction.
  16. 1 Corinthians 1:12δὲ; δὲ; δὲ; δὲ · [or]
    What I mean is this: Individuals among you are saying, “I follow Paul,” “I follow Apollos,” “I follow Cephas,” or “I follow Christ.”
  17. 1 Corinthians 1:16δὲ · Yes
    Yes, I also baptized the household of Stephanas; beyond that I do not remember if I baptized anyone else.
  18. 1 Corinthians 1:18δὲ · but
    For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.
  19. 1 Corinthians 1:23δὲ · but; δὲ · and
    …but we preach Christ crucified, a stumbling block to Jews and foolishness to Gentiles,
  20. 1 Corinthians 1:24δὲ · but
    …but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.
  21. 1 Corinthians 1:30δὲ · [It is]
    It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.
  22. 1 Corinthians 2:6δὲ · however; δὲ · but
    Among the mature, however, we speak a message of wisdom—but not the wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing.
  23. 1 Corinthians 2:12δὲ
    We have not received the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we may understand what God has freely given us.
  24. 1 Corinthians 2:14δὲ
    The natural man does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God. For they are foolishness to him, and he cannot understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.
  25. 1 Corinthians 2:15δὲ; δὲ · but
    The spiritual man judges all things, but he himself is not subject to anyone’s judgment.
  26. 1 Corinthians 2:16δὲ · But
    “For who has known the mind of the Lord, so as to instruct Him?” But we have the mind of Christ.
  27. 1 Corinthians 3:4δέ · and
    For when one of you says, “I follow Paul,” and another, “I follow Apollos,” are you not mere men?
  28. 1 Corinthians 3:5δέ · And
    What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? They are servants through whom you believed, as the Lord has assigned to each his role.
  29. 1 Corinthians 3:8δὲ; δὲ · and
    He who plants and he who waters are one in purpose, and each will be rewarded according to his own labor.
  30. 1 Corinthians 3:10δὲ · and; δὲ · But
    By the grace God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder, and someone else is building on it. But each one must be careful how he builds.
  31. 1 Corinthians 3:12δέ
    If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw,
  32. 1 Corinthians 3:15δὲ; δὲ · but only
    If it is burned up, he will suffer loss. He himself will be saved, but only as if through the flames.
  33. 1 Corinthians 3:23δὲ · and; δὲ · and
    …and you belong to Christ, and Christ belongs to God.
  34. 1 Corinthians 4:3δὲ · however
    I care very little, however, if I am judged by you or by any human court. In fact, I do not even judge myself.
  35. 1 Corinthians 4:4δὲ
    My conscience is clear, but that does not vindicate me. It is the Lord who judges me.
  36. 1 Corinthians 4:6δέ
    Brothers, I have applied these things to myself and Apollos for your benefit, so that you may learn from us not to go beyond what is written. Then you will not take pride in one man over another.
  37. 1 Corinthians 4:7δὲ
    For who makes you so superior? What do you have that you did not receive? And if you did receive it, why do you boast as though you did not?