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δέ

dethenHow to read Greek
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. Galatians 5:24δὲ
    Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.
  2. Galatians 6:4δὲ
    Each one should test his own work. Then he will have reason to boast in himself alone, and not in someone else.
  3. Galatians 6:6δὲ · Nevertheless
    Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word must share in all good things with his instructor.
  4. Galatians 6:8δὲ · but
    The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.
  5. Galatians 6:9δὲ
    Let us not grow weary in well-doing, for in due time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.
  6. Galatians 6:10δὲ · and
    Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith.
  7. Galatians 6:14δὲ · But
    But as for me, may I never boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.
  8. Ephesians 2:4δὲ · But
    But because of His great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy,
  9. Ephesians 2:13δὲ · But
    But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.
  10. Ephesians 3:20δὲ · Now
    Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us,
  11. Ephesians 4:7δὲ · Now
    Now to each one of us grace has been given according to the measure of the gift of Christ.
  12. Ephesians 4:9δὲ
    What does “He ascended” mean, except that He also descended to the lower parts of the earth?
  13. Ephesians 4:11δὲ; δὲ; δὲ · and
    And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers,
  14. Ephesians 4:15δὲ · Instead
    Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will in all things grow up into Christ Himself, who is the head.
  15. Ephesians 4:20δὲ · But
    But this is not the way you came to know Christ.
  16. Ephesians 4:23δὲ
    …to be renewed in the spirit of your minds;
  17. Ephesians 4:28δὲ · but
    He who has been stealing must steal no longer, but must work, doing good with his own hands, that he may have something to share with the one in need.
  18. Ephesians 4:32δὲ
    Be kind and tenderhearted to one another, forgiving each other just as in Christ God forgave you.
  19. Ephesians 5:3δὲ · But
    But among you, as is proper among the saints, there must not be even a hint of sexual immorality, or of any kind of impurity, or of greed.
  20. Ephesians 5:8δὲ · but
    For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light,
  21. Ephesians 5:11δὲ · but
    Have no fellowship with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them.
  22. Ephesians 5:13δὲ · But
    But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for everything that is illuminated becomes a light itself.
  23. Ephesians 5:32δὲ · but
    This mystery is profound, but I am speaking about Christ and the church.
  24. Ephesians 5:33δὲ · and
    Nevertheless, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband.
  25. Ephesians 6:21δὲ
    Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know about me and what I am doing.
  26. Philippians 1:12δὲ · Now
    Now I want you to know, brothers, that my circumstances have actually served to advance the gospel.
  27. Philippians 1:15δὲ · but
    It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.
  28. Philippians 1:17δὲ · however
    The former, however, preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can add to the distress of my chains.
  29. Philippians 1:22δὲ · But
    But if I go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me. So what shall I choose? I do not know.
  30. Philippians 1:23δὲ
    I am torn between the two. I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better indeed.
  31. Philippians 1:24δὲ · But
    But it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.
  32. Philippians 1:28δὲ · but
    …without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a clear sign of their destruction but of your salvation, and it is from God.
  33. Philippians 2:8δὲ · even
    And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.
  34. Philippians 2:18δὲ
    So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.
  35. Philippians 2:19δὲ · Now
    Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I learn how you are doing.
  36. Philippians 2:22δὲ · But
    But you know Timothy’s proven worth, that as a child with his father he has served with me to advance the gospel.
  37. Philippians 2:24δὲ · And
    And I trust in the Lord that I myself will come soon.
  38. Philippians 2:25δὲ · But; δὲ · [who is] also
    But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs.
  39. Philippians 2:27δὲ · and
    He was sick indeed, nearly unto death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but also on me, to spare me sorrow upon sorrow.
  40. Philippians 3:1δὲ · and
    Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. It is no trouble for me to write the same things to you again, and it is a safeguard for you.
  41. Philippians 3:12δὲ · but
    Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me.
  42. Philippians 3:13δέ · But; δὲ · and
    Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead,
  43. Philippians 3:18δὲ · and
    For as I have often told you before, and now say again even with tears: Many live as enemies of the cross of Christ.
  44. Philippians 4:10δὲ · Now; δέ · but
    Now I rejoice greatly in the Lord that at last you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned, but you had no opportunity to show it.
  45. Philippians 4:15δὲ · And as
    And as you Philippians know, in the early days of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church but you partnered with me in the matter of giving and receiving.