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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. 1 Timothy 4:8δὲ · but
    For physical exercise is of limited value, but godliness is valuable in every way, holding promise for the present life and for the one to come.
  2. 1 Timothy 5:4δέ · But
    But if a widow has children or grandchildren, they must first learn to show godliness to their own family and repay their parents, for this is pleasing in the sight of God.
  3. 1 Timothy 5:5δὲ
    The widow who is truly in need and left all alone puts her hope in God and continues night and day in her petitions and prayers.
  4. 1 Timothy 5:6δὲ · But
    But she who lives for pleasure is dead even while she is still alive.
  5. 1 Timothy 5:8δέ
    If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.
  6. 1 Timothy 5:11δὲ · But
    But refuse to enroll younger widows. For when their passions draw them away from Christ, they will want to marry,
  7. 1 Timothy 5:13δὲ; δὲ · and {being}
    At the same time they will also learn to be idle, going from house to house and being not only idle, but also gossips and busybodies, discussing things they should not mention.
  8. 1 Timothy 5:20δὲ · But
    But those who persist in sin should be rebuked in front of everyone, so that the others will stand in fear of sin.
  9. 1 Timothy 5:24δὲ · but
    The sins of some men are obvious, going ahead of them to judgment; but the sins of others do not surface until later.
  10. 1 Timothy 6:2δὲ
    Those who have believing masters should not show disrespect because they are brothers, but should serve them all the more, since those receiving their good service are beloved believers. Teach and encourage these principles.
  11. 1 Timothy 6:6δὲ · Of course
    Of course, godliness with contentment is great gain.
  12. 1 Timothy 6:8δὲ · But
    But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with these.
  13. 1 Timothy 6:9δὲ · however
    Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction.
  14. 1 Timothy 6:11δέ · But; δὲ · and
    But you, O man of God, flee from these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
  15. 2 Timothy 1:5δὲ · and
    I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.
  16. 2 Timothy 1:10δὲ · And; δὲ · and
    And now He has revealed this grace through the appearing of our Savior, Christ Jesus, who has abolished death and illuminated the way to life and immortality through the gospel,
  17. 2 Timothy 2:5δὲ · Likewise
    Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules.
  18. 2 Timothy 2:16δὲ · But
    But avoid irreverent, empty chatter, which will only lead to more ungodliness,
  19. 2 Timothy 2:20δὲ; δὲ · but
    A large house contains not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay. Some indeed are for honorable use, but others are for common use.
  20. 2 Timothy 2:22δὲ; δὲ · and
    Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord out of a pure heart.
  21. 2 Timothy 2:23δὲ · But
    But reject foolish and ignorant speculation, for you know that it breeds quarreling.
  22. 2 Timothy 2:24δὲ · And
    And a servant of the Lord must not be quarrelsome, but must be kind to everyone, able to teach, and forbearing.
  23. 2 Timothy 3:1δὲ · But
    But understand this: In the last days terrible times will come.
  24. 2 Timothy 3:5δὲ · but
    …having a form of godliness but denying its power. Turn away from such as these!
  25. 2 Timothy 3:8δὲ
    Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these men oppose the truth. They are depraved in mind and disqualified from the faith.
  26. 2 Timothy 3:10δὲ · however
    You, however, have observed my teaching, my conduct, my purpose, my faith, my patience, my love, my perseverance,
  27. 2 Timothy 3:12δὲ · Indeed
    Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,
  28. 2 Timothy 3:13δὲ · while
    …while evil men and imposters go from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived.
  29. 2 Timothy 3:14δὲ · But
    But as for you, continue in the things you have learned and firmly believed, since you know from whom you have learned them.
  30. 2 Timothy 4:4δὲ · and
    So they will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths.
  31. 2 Timothy 4:5δὲ · But
    But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
  32. 2 Timothy 4:8δὲ · and
    From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.
  33. 2 Timothy 4:12δὲ · however
    Tychicus, however, I have sent to Ephesus.
  34. 2 Timothy 4:17δὲ · But
    But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion.
  35. 2 Timothy 4:20δὲ · and
    Erastus has remained at Corinth, and Trophimus I left sick in Miletus.
  36. Titus 1:1δὲ · and
    Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness,
  37. Titus 1:3δὲ
    In His own time He has made His word evident in the proclamation entrusted to me by the command of God our Savior.
  38. Titus 1:15δὲ · but
    To the pure, all things are pure; but to the defiled and unbelieving, nothing is pure. Indeed, both their minds and their consciences are defiled.
  39. Titus 1:16δὲ · but
    They profess to know God, but by their actions they deny Him. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit for any good deed.
  40. Titus 2:1δὲ · But
    But as for you, speak the things that are consistent with sound doctrine.
  41. Titus 3:4δὲ · But
    But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared,
  42. Titus 3:9δὲ · But
    But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, arguments, and quarrels about the law, because these things are pointless and worthless.
  43. Titus 3:14δὲ · And
    And our people must also learn to devote themselves to good works in order to meet the pressing needs of others, so that they will not be unfruitful.
  44. Philemon 1:9δὲ · and
    I prefer to appeal on the basis of love. For I, Paul, am now aged, and a prisoner of Christ Jesus as well.
  45. Philemon 1:11δὲ · but
    Formerly he was useless to you, but now he has become useful both to you and to me.