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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. James 3:8δὲ · but
    …but no man can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison.
  2. James 3:14δὲ · But
    But if you harbor bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast in it or deny the truth.
  3. James 3:17δὲ · But
    But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
  4. James 3:18δὲ · [ reap ]
    Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.
  5. James 4:6δὲ · But; δὲ · but
    But He gives us more grace. This is why it says: “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
  6. James 4:7δὲ
    Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
  7. James 4:11δὲ · And
    Brothers, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges him speaks against the law and judges it. And if you judge the law, you are not a practitioner of the law, but a judge of it.
  8. James 4:12δὲ · But
    There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and destroy. But who are you to judge your neighbor?
  9. James 4:16δὲ
    As it is, you boast in your proud intentions. All such boasting is evil.
  10. James 5:12δέ; δὲ · Simply
    Above all, my brothers, do not swear, not by heaven or earth or by any other oath. Simply let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, so that you will not fall under judgment.
  11. 1 Peter 1:7δὲ · even though
    …so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
  12. 1 Peter 1:8δὲ · and
    Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,
  13. 1 Peter 1:12δὲ · but
    It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves, but you, when they foretold the things now announced by those who preached the gospel to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. Even angels long to look into these things.
  14. 1 Peter 1:20δὲ · but
    He was known before the foundation of the world, but was revealed in the last times for your sake.
  15. 1 Peter 1:25δὲ · but; δέ · And
    …but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you.
  16. 1 Peter 2:4δὲ · but
    As you come to Him, the living stone, rejected by men but chosen and precious in God’s sight,
  17. 1 Peter 2:7δὲ · But
    To you who believe, then, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,”
  18. 1 Peter 2:9δὲ · But
    But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
  19. 1 Peter 2:10δὲ · but; δὲ · but
    Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.
  20. 1 Peter 2:14δὲ · and
    …or to governors as those sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to praise those who do right.
  21. 1 Peter 2:23δὲ · but
    When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly.
  22. 1 Peter 3:8δὲ
    Finally, all of you, be like-minded and sympathetic, love as brothers, be tenderhearted and humble.
  23. 1 Peter 3:9δὲ · but
    Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.
  24. 1 Peter 3:11δὲ
    He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it.
  25. 1 Peter 3:12δὲ · But
    For the eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, and His ears are inclined to their prayer. But the face of the Lord is against those who do evil.”
  26. 1 Peter 3:14δὲ
    But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”
  27. 1 Peter 3:15δὲ · But
    But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,
  28. 1 Peter 3:18δὲ · but
    For Christ also suffered for sins once for all, the righteous for the unrighteous, to bring you to God. He was put to death in the body but made alive in the Spirit,
  29. 1 Peter 4:6δὲ · but
    That is why the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged as men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.
  30. 1 Peter 4:7δὲ
    The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear-minded and sober, so that you can pray.
  31. 1 Peter 4:16δὲ · But; δὲ · but
    But if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but glorify God that you bear that name.
  32. 1 Peter 4:17δὲ · and
    For it is time for judgment to begin with the family of God; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who disobey the gospel of God?
  33. 1 Peter 5:5δὲ · And; δὲ · but
    Young men, in the same way, submit yourselves to your elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because, “God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.”
  34. 1 Peter 5:10δὲ · And
    And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.
  35. 2 Peter 1:5δὲ; δὲ · and
    For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;
  36. 2 Peter 1:6δὲ · and; δὲ · and; δὲ · and
    …and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;
  37. 2 Peter 1:7δὲ · and; δὲ · and
    …and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.
  38. 2 Peter 1:13δὲ
    I think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of my body,
  39. 2 Peter 1:15δὲ · And
    And I will make every effort to ensure that after my departure, you will be able to recall these things at all times.
  40. 2 Peter 2:1δὲ · Now
    Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves.