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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. Philippians 4:18δὲ
    I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.
  2. Philippians 4:19δὲ · And
    And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
  3. Philippians 4:20δὲ
    To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.
  4. Philippians 4:22δὲ
    All the saints send you greetings, especially those from the household of Caesar.
  5. Colossians 1:22δὲ · But
    But now He has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy, unblemished, and blameless in His presence—
  6. Colossians 1:26δὲ · but
    …the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints.
  7. Colossians 2:17δὲ · but
    These are a shadow of the things to come, but the body that casts it belongs to Christ.
  8. Colossians 3:8δὲ · But
    But now you must put aside all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips.
  9. Colossians 3:14δὲ · And
    And over all these virtues put on love, which is the bond of perfect unity.
  10. 1 Thessalonians 2:16δὲ
    …hindering us from telling the Gentiles how they may be saved. As a result, they continue to heap up their sins to full capacity; the utmost wrath has come upon them.
  11. 1 Thessalonians 2:17δέ · although
    Brothers, although we were torn away from you for a short time (in person, not in heart), our desire to see you face to face was even more intense.
  12. 1 Thessalonians 3:6δὲ · But
    But just now, Timothy has returned from his visit with the good news about your faith, your love, and the fond memories you have preserved, longing to see us just as we long to see you.
  13. 1 Thessalonians 3:11δὲ · Now
    Now may our God and Father Himself, and our Lord Jesus, direct our way to you.
  14. 1 Thessalonians 3:12δὲ · And
    And may the Lord cause you to increase and overflow with love for one another and for everyone else, just as our love for you overflows,
  15. 1 Thessalonians 4:9δὲ · Now
    Now about brotherly love, you do not need anyone to write to you, because you yourselves have been taught by God to love one another.
  16. 1 Thessalonians 4:10δὲ · But
    And you are indeed showing this love to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to excel more and more
  17. 1 Thessalonians 4:13δὲ
    Brothers, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you will not grieve like the rest, who are without hope.
  18. 1 Thessalonians 5:1δὲ · Now
    Now about the times and seasons, brothers, we do not need to write to you.
  19. 1 Thessalonians 5:4δέ · But
    But you, brothers, are not in the darkness so that this day should overtake you like a thief.
  20. 1 Thessalonians 5:8δὲ · But [since]
    But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love, and the helmet of our hope of salvation.
  21. 1 Thessalonians 5:12δὲ · But
    But we ask you, brothers, to acknowledge those who work diligently among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you.
  22. 1 Thessalonians 5:14δὲ · And
    And we urge you, brothers, to admonish the unruly, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, and be patient with everyone.
  23. 1 Thessalonians 5:21δὲ · but
    …but test all things. Hold fast to what is good.
  24. 1 Thessalonians 5:23δὲ · Now
    Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your entire spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
  25. 2 Thessalonians 2:1δὲ · Now
    Now concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to Him, we ask you, brothers,
  26. 2 Thessalonians 2:13δὲ · But
    But we should always thank God for you, brothers who are loved by the Lord, because God chose you from the beginning to be saved by the sanctification of the Spirit and by faith in the truth.
  27. 2 Thessalonians 2:16δὲ · Now {may}
    Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who by grace has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope,
  28. 2 Thessalonians 3:3δέ · But
    But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.
  29. 2 Thessalonians 3:4δὲ · And
    And we have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do what we command.
  30. 2 Thessalonians 3:5δὲ
    May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.
  31. 2 Thessalonians 3:6δὲ · Now
    Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.
  32. 2 Thessalonians 3:12δὲ
    We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living.
  33. 2 Thessalonians 3:13δέ · But [as for]
    But as for you, brothers, do not grow weary in well-doing.
  34. 2 Thessalonians 3:14δέ
    Take note of anyone who does not obey the instructions we have given in this letter. Do not associate with him, so that he may be ashamed.
  35. 2 Thessalonians 3:16δὲ · Now
    Now may the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
  36. 1 Timothy 1:5δὲ
    The goal of our instruction is the love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and a sincere faith.
  37. 1 Timothy 1:8δὲ · Now
    Now we know that the law is good, if one uses it legitimately.
  38. 1 Timothy 1:9δὲ · but
    We realize that law is not enacted for the righteous, but for the lawless and rebellious, for the ungodly and sinful, for the unholy and profane, for killers of father or mother, for murderers,
  39. 1 Timothy 1:14δὲ · And
    And the grace of our Lord overflowed to me, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
  40. 1 Timothy 1:17δὲ · Now
    Now to the King eternal, immortal, and invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
  41. 1 Timothy 2:12δὲ
    I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; she is to remain quiet.
  42. 1 Timothy 2:14δὲ · but
    And it was not Adam who was deceived, but the woman who was deceived and fell into transgression.
  43. 1 Timothy 2:15δὲ
    Women, however, will be saved through childbearing, if they continue in faith, love, and holiness, with self-control.
  44. 1 Timothy 3:5δέ · [For]
    For if someone does not know how to manage his own household, how can he care for the church of God?
  45. 1 Timothy 3:7δὲ · Furthermore
    Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.
  46. 1 Timothy 3:10δὲ
    Additionally, they must first be tested. Then, if they are above reproach, let them serve as deacons.
  47. 1 Timothy 3:15δὲ
    …in case I am delayed, so that you will know how each one must conduct himself in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.
  48. 1 Timothy 4:1δὲ · Now
    Now the Spirit expressly states that in later times some will abandon the faith to follow deceitful spirits and the teachings of demons,
  49. 1 Timothy 4:7δὲ · But; δὲ · Instead
    But reject irreverent, silly myths. Instead, train yourself for godliness.