σύ

greekNew TestamentPronoun2,907 occurrences27 books2,029 verses

Definition

σύ,

pron. of 2nd of person(s),

thou, you, genitive, σοῦ, dative, σοί, accusative, σέ, pl., ὑμεῖς, -ῶν, -ῖν, -ᾶς (enclitic in oblique cases sing., except after prep. (BL, §48, 3), though πρὸς σέ occurs in Matthew 25:39). Nom. for emphasis or contrast: John 1:30; 4:10; 5:33, 39, 44, Acts 4:7, Ephesians 5:32; so also perhaps σὺ εἶπας, Matthew 26:64, al. (M, Pr., 86); before voc., Matthew 2:6, Luke 1:76, John 17:5, al.; sometimes without emphasis (M, Pr., 85f.), as also in cl., but esp. as rendering of Heb. phrase, e.g. υἱός μου εἶ σύ (בְּנִי־אַתָּה, Psalm 2:7), Acts 13:33. The genitive (σοῦ, ὑμῶν) is sometimes placed bef. the noun: Luke 7:48; 12:30, al.; so also the enclitic σοῦ, Matthew 9:6; on τί ἐμοὶ κ. σοί, see: ἐγώ.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as σύ:

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

2,907 total
  1. John 19:15ὑμῶν · your
    At this, they shouted, “Away with Him! Away with Him! Crucify Him!” “Shall I crucify your King?” Pilate asked. “We have no king but Caesar,” replied the chief priests.
  2. John 19:26σου · your
    When Jesus saw His mother and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, “Woman, here is your son.”
  3. John 19:27σου · your
    Then He said to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” So from that hour, this disciple took her into his home.
  4. John 19:35ὑμεῖς · you
    The one who saw it has testified to this, and his testimony is true. He knows that he is telling the truth, so that you also may believe.
  5. John 20:15σὺ · you
    “Woman, why are you weeping?” Jesus asked. “Whom are you seeking?” Thinking He was the gardener, she said, “Sir, if you have carried Him off, tell me where you have put Him, and I will get Him.”
  6. John 20:17ὑμῶν · your; ὑμῶν · your
    “Do not cling to Me,” Jesus said, “for I have not yet ascended to the Father. But go and tell My brothers, ‘I am ascending to My Father and your Father, to My God and your God.’”
  7. John 20:19ὑμῖν · with you
    It was the first day of the week, and that very evening, while the disciples were together with the doors locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them. “Peace be with you!” He said to them.
  8. John 20:21ὑμῖν · with you; ὑμᾶς · you
    Again Jesus said to them, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent Me, so also I am sending you.”
  9. John 20:26ὑμῖν · with you
    Eight days later, His disciples were once again inside with the doors locked, and Thomas was with them. Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.”
  10. John 20:27σου · your; σου · your
    Then Jesus said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and look at My hands. Reach out your hand and put it into My side. Stop doubting and believe.”
  11. John 21:3σοί · you
    Simon Peter told them, “I am going fishing.” “We will go with you,” they said. So they went out and got into the boat, but caught nothing that night.
  12. John 21:12Σὺ · You
    “Come, have breakfast,” Jesus said to them. None of the disciples dared to ask Him, “Who are You?” They knew it was the Lord.
  13. John 21:15σὺ · You; σε · You
    When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.”
  14. John 21:16σὺ · You; σε · You
    Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus told him, “Shepherd My sheep.”
  15. John 21:17σὺ · You; σὺ · You; σε · You
    Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.
  16. John 21:18σοι · you; σου · your; σε · you
    Truly, truly, I tell you, when you were young, you dressed yourself and walked where you wanted; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and someone else will dress you and lead you where you do not want to go.”
  17. John 21:20σε · You
    Peter turned and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them. He was the one who had leaned back against Jesus at the supper to ask, “Lord, who is going to betray You?”
  18. John 21:22σέ · you; σύ · You
    Jesus answered, “If I want him to remain until I return, what is that to you? You follow Me!”
  19. John 21:23σέ · you
    Because of this, the rumor spread among the brothers that this disciple would not die. However, Jesus did not say that he would not die, but only, “If I want him to remain until I return, what is that to you?”
  20. Acts 1:5ὑμεῖς · you
    For John baptized with water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.”
  21. Acts 1:7ὑμῶν · for you
    Jesus replied, “It is not for you to know times or seasons that the Father has fixed by His own authority.
  22. Acts 1:8ὑμᾶς · you
    But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be My witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”
  23. Acts 1:11ὑμῶν · you
    “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven.”
  24. Acts 1:24Σὺ · You
    And they prayed, “Lord, You know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two You have chosen
  25. Acts 2:14ὑμῖν · to you
    Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, lifted up his voice, and addressed the crowd: “Men of Judea and all who dwell in Jerusalem, let this be known to you, and listen carefully to my words.
  26. Acts 2:15ὑμεῖς · you
    These men are not drunk, as you suppose. It is only the third hour of the day!
  27. Acts 2:17ὑμῶν · Your; ὑμῶν; ὑμῶν · your; ὑμῶν · your
    ‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out My Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.
  28. Acts 2:22ὑμᾶς · you; ὑμῶν
    Men of Israel, listen to this message: Jesus of Nazareth was a man certified by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs, which God did among you through Him, as you yourselves know.
  29. Acts 2:27σου · Your
    …because You will not abandon my soul to Hades, nor will You let Your Holy One see decay.
  30. Acts 2:28σου · Your
    You have made known to me the paths of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence.’
  31. Acts 2:29ὑμᾶς · you
    Brothers, I can tell you with confidence that the patriarch David died and was buried, and his tomb is with us to this day.
  32. Acts 2:33ὑμεῖς · you
    Exalted, then, to the right hand of God, He has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has poured out what you now see and hear.
  33. Acts 2:35σου · Your; σου · Your
    …until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”’
  34. Acts 2:36ὑμεῖς · you
    Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!”
  35. Acts 2:38ὑμῶν · of you
    Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.