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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. 2 Peter 2:9δὲ · and
    …if all this is so, then the Lord knows how to rescue the godly from trials and to hold the unrighteous for punishment on the day of judgment.
  2. 2 Peter 2:10δὲ · [ Such punishment is ]
    Such punishment is specially reserved for those who indulge the corrupt desires of the flesh and despise authority. Bold and self-willed, they are unafraid to slander glorious beings.
  3. 2 Peter 2:12δέ
    These men are like irrational animals, creatures of instinct, born to be captured and destroyed. They blaspheme in matters they do not understand, and like such creatures, they too will be destroyed.
  4. 2 Peter 2:16δὲ · But
    But he was rebuked for his transgression by a donkey, otherwise without speech, that spoke with a man’s voice and restrained the prophet’s madness.
  5. 2 Peter 2:20δὲ · only
    If indeed they have escaped the corruption of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, only to be entangled and overcome by it again, their final condition is worse than it was at first.
  6. 2 Peter 3:7δὲ · And
    And by that same word, the present heavens and earth are reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of ungodly men.
  7. 2 Peter 3:8δὲ
    Beloved, do not let this one thing escape your notice: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.
  8. 2 Peter 3:10δὲ · But; δὲ
    But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare.
  9. 2 Peter 3:13δὲ · But
    But in keeping with God’s promise, we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.
  10. 2 Peter 3:18δὲ · But
    But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
  11. 1 John 1:3δὲ
    We proclaim to you what we have seen and heard, so that you also may have fellowship with us. And this fellowship of ours is with the Father and with His Son, Jesus Christ.
  12. 1 John 1:7δὲ · But
    But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin.
  13. 1 John 2:2δὲ · and
    He Himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.
  14. 1 John 2:5δ’ · But
    But if anyone keeps His word, the love of God has been truly perfected in him. By this we know that we are in Him:
  15. 1 John 2:11δὲ · But
    But whoever hates his brother is in the darkness and walks in the darkness. He does not know where he is going, because the darkness has blinded his eyes.
  16. 1 John 2:17δὲ · but
    The world is passing away, along with its desires; but whoever does the will of God remains forever.
  17. 1 John 3:12δὲ · while
    Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did Cain slay him? Because his own deeds were evil, while those of his brother were righteous.
  18. 1 John 3:17δ’
    If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?
  19. 1 John 4:18δὲ
    There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear involves punishment. The one who fears has not been perfected in love.
  20. 1 John 5:5δέ · then
    Who then overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God.
  21. 1 John 5:20δὲ · And
    And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true—in His Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life.
  22. 3 John 1:12δὲ · also
    Demetrius has received a good testimony from everyone, and from the truth itself. We also testify for him, and you know that our testimony is true.
  23. 3 John 1:14δὲ · Instead
    Instead, I hope to see you soon and speak with you face to face. Peace to you. The friends here send you greetings. Greet each of our friends there by name.
  24. Jude 1:1δὲ · and
    Jude, a servant of Jesus Christ and a brother of James, To those who are called, loved by God the Father, and kept in Jesus Christ:
  25. Jude 1:5δὲ
    Although you are fully aware of this, I want to remind you that after Jesus had delivered His people out of the land of Egypt, He destroyed those who did not believe.
  26. Jude 1:8δὲ; δὲ · and
    Yet in the same way these dreamers defile their bodies, reject authority, and slander glorious beings.
  27. Jude 1:9δὲ · But [even]
    But even the archangel Michael, when he disputed with the devil over the body of Moses, did not presume to bring a slanderous charge against him, but said, “The Lord rebuke you!”
  28. Jude 1:10δὲ · however; δὲ · and
    These men, however, slander what they do not understand, and like irrational animals, they will be destroyed by the things they do instinctively.
  29. Jude 1:14δὲ
    Enoch, the seventh from Adam, also prophesied about them: “Behold, the Lord is coming with myriads of His holy ones
  30. Jude 1:17δέ · But
    But you, beloved, remember what was foretold by the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ
  31. Jude 1:20δέ · But
    But you, beloved, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit,
  32. Jude 1:23δὲ; δὲ · and
    …save others by snatching them from the fire; and to still others show mercy tempered with fear, hating even the clothing stained by the flesh.
  33. Jude 1:24δὲ · Now
    Now to Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you unblemished in His glorious presence, with great joy—
  34. Revelation 1:14δὲ
    The hair of His head was white like wool, as white as snow, and His eyes were like a blazing fire.
  35. Revelation 2:5δὲ · But
    Therefore, keep in mind how far you have fallen. Repent and perform the deeds you did at first. But if you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place.
  36. Revelation 2:16δὲ · Otherwise
    Therefore repent! Otherwise I will come to you shortly and wage war against them with the sword of My mouth.
  37. Revelation 2:24δὲ · But
    But I say to the rest of you in Thyatira, who do not hold to her teaching and have not learned the so-called deep things of Satan: I will place no further burden upon you
  38. Revelation 10:2δὲ · and
    He held in his hand a small scroll, which lay open. He placed his right foot on the sea and his left foot on the land.
  39. Revelation 19:12δὲ
    He has eyes like blazing fire, and many royal crowns on His head. He has a name written on Him that only He Himself knows.
  40. Revelation 21:8δὲ · But
    But to the cowardly and unbelieving and abominable and murderers and sexually immoral and sorcerers and idolaters and all liars, their place will be in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur. This is the second death.”