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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

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

2,794 total
  1. Hebrews 10:18δὲ · And
    And where these have been forgiven, an offering for sin is no longer needed.
  2. Hebrews 10:27δέ · but only
    …but only a fearful expectation of judgment and of raging fire that will consume all adversaries.
  3. Hebrews 10:32δὲ
    Remember the early days that you were in the light. In those days, you endured a great conflict in the face of suffering.
  4. Hebrews 10:33δὲ
    Sometimes you were publicly exposed to ridicule and persecution; at other times you were partners with those who were so treated.
  5. Hebrews 10:38δὲ · But
    But My righteous one will live by faith; and if he shrinks back, I will take no pleasure in him.”
  6. Hebrews 10:39δὲ · But
    But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls.
  7. Hebrews 11:1δὲ · Now
    Now faith is the assurance of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see.
  8. Hebrews 11:6δὲ · And
    And without faith it is impossible to please God. For anyone who approaches Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.
  9. Hebrews 11:16δὲ · Instead
    Instead, they were longing for a better country, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God, for He has prepared a city for them.
  10. Hebrews 11:35δὲ
    Women received back their dead, raised to life again. Others were tortured and refused their release, so that they might gain a better resurrection.
  11. Hebrews 11:36δὲ · [Still]; δὲ · and
    Still others endured mocking and flogging, and even chains and imprisonment.
  12. Hebrews 12:6δὲ · and
    For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.”
  13. Hebrews 12:8δὲ
    If you do not experience discipline like everyone else, then you are illegitimate children and not true sons.
  14. Hebrews 12:9δὲ · more
    Furthermore, we have all had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we respected them. Should we not much more submit to the Father of our spirits and live?
  15. Hebrews 12:10δὲ · but
    Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness.
  16. Hebrews 12:11δὲ; δὲ · however
    No discipline seems enjoyable at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it yields a harvest of righteousness and peace to those who have been trained by it.
  17. Hebrews 12:13δὲ · but
    Make straight paths for your feet, so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed.
  18. Hebrews 12:26δὲ · but
    At that time His voice shook the earth, but now He has promised, “Once more I will shake not only the earth, but heaven as well.”
  19. Hebrews 12:27δὲ
    The words “Once more” signify the removal of what can be shaken—that is, created things—so that the unshakable may remain.
  20. Hebrews 13:16δὲ · And
    And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.
  21. Hebrews 13:19δὲ · And
    And I especially urge you to pray that I may be restored to you soon.
  22. Hebrews 13:20δὲ · Now {may}
    Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep,
  23. Hebrews 13:22δὲ
    I urge you, brothers, to bear with my word of exhortation, for I have only written to you briefly.
  24. James 1:4δὲ
    Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
  25. James 1:5δέ · Now
    Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
  26. James 1:6δὲ · But
    But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind.
  27. James 1:9δὲ
    The brother in humble circumstances should exult in his high position.
  28. James 1:10δὲ · But
    But the one who is rich should exult in his low position, because he will pass away like a flower of the field.
  29. James 1:13δὲ · [nor]
    When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone.
  30. James 1:14δὲ · But
    But each one is tempted when by his own evil desires he is lured away and enticed.
  31. James 1:15δὲ · and
    Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death.
  32. James 1:19δὲ
    My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,
  33. James 1:22δὲ
    Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves.
  34. James 1:25δὲ · But
    But the one who looks intently into the perfect law of freedom, and continues to do so—not being a forgetful hearer, but an effective doer—he will be blessed in what he does.
  35. James 2:2δὲ · and
    Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in.
  36. James 2:3δὲ · [If]
    If you lavish attention on the man in fine clothes and say, “Here is a seat of honor,” but say to the poor man, “You must stand” or “Sit at my feet,”
  37. James 2:6δὲ · But
    But you have dishonored the poor. Is it not the rich who oppress you and drag you into court?
  38. James 2:9δὲ · But
    But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors.
  39. James 2:10δὲ · but
    Whoever keeps the whole law but stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.
  40. James 2:11δὲ; δέ · but
    For He who said, “Do not commit adultery,” also said, “Do not murder.” If you do not commit adultery, but do commit murder, you have become a lawbreaker.
  41. James 2:14δὲ · but
    What good is it, my brothers, if someone claims to have faith, but has no deeds? Can such faith save him?
  42. James 2:16δέ · [If]; δὲ · but
    If one of you tells him, “Go in peace; stay warm and well fed,” but does not provide for his physical needs, what good is that?
  43. James 2:20δὲ
    O foolish man, do you want evidence that faith without deeds is worthless?
  44. James 2:23δὲ
    And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness,” and he was called a friend of God.
  45. James 2:25δὲ
    In the same way, was not even Rahab the prostitute justified by her actions when she welcomed the spies and sent them off on another route?
  46. James 3:3δὲ
    When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can guide the whole animal.