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
Occurrences
2,907 total
- 1 Peter 1:15ὑμᾶς · youBut just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do,
- 1 Peter 1:17ὑμῶν · yourSince you call on a Father who judges each one’s work impartially, conduct yourselves in reverent fear during your stay as foreigners.
- 1 Peter 1:18ὑμῶν · youFor you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers,
- 1 Peter 1:20ὑμᾶςHe was known before the foundation of the world, but was revealed in the last times for your sake.
- 1 Peter 1:21ὑμῶν · yourThrough Him you believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and glorified Him; and so your faith and hope are in God.
- 1 Peter 1:22ὑμῶν · yourSince you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart.
- 1 Peter 1:25ὑμᾶς · you…but the word of the Lord stands forever.” And this is the word that was proclaimed to you.
- 1 Peter 2:7Ὑμῖν · To youTo you who believe, then, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,”
- 1 Peter 2:9Ὑμεῖς · you; ὑμᾶς · youBut 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.
- 1 Peter 2:12ὑμῶν · yourselves; ὑμῶν · youConduct yourselves with such honor among the Gentiles that, though they slander you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day He visits us.
- 1 Peter 2:21ὑμῶν · you; ὑμῖν · youFor to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps:
- 1 Peter 2:25ὑμῶν · yourFor “you were like sheep going astray,” but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls.
- 1 Peter 3:2ὑμῶν · your…when they see your pure and reverent demeanor.
- 1 Peter 3:7ὑμῶν · yourHusbands, in the same way, treat your wives with consideration as a delicate vessel, and with honor as fellow heirs of the gracious gift of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.
- 1 Peter 3:13ὑμᾶς · youWho can harm you if you are zealous for what is good?
- 1 Peter 3:15ὑμῶν · your; ὑμᾶς · you; ὑμῖν · youBut 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,
- 1 Peter 3:16ὑμῶν · by your…keeping a clear conscience, so that those who slander you may be put to shame by your good behavior in Christ.
- 1 Peter 3:18ὑμᾶς · youFor 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,
- 1 Peter 3:21ὑμᾶς · you {also}And this water symbolizes the baptism that now saves you also—not the removal of dirt from the body, but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God—through the resurrection of Jesus Christ,
- 1 Peter 4:1ὑμεῖςTherefore, since Christ suffered in His body, arm yourselves with the same resolve, because anyone who has suffered in his body is done with sin.
- 1 Peter 4:4ὑμῶν · of youBecause of this, they consider it strange of you not to plunge with them into the same flood of reckless indiscretion, and they heap abuse on you.
- 1 Peter 4:12ὑμῖν · you; ὑμῖν; ὑμῖν · to youBeloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you.
- 1 Peter 4:14ὑμᾶς · youIf you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
- 1 Peter 4:15ὑμῶν · of youIndeed, none of you should suffer as a murderer or thief or wrongdoer, or even as a meddler.
- 1 Peter 5:1ὑμῖν · youAs a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings, and a partaker of the glory to be revealed, I appeal to the elders among you:
- 1 Peter 5:2ὑμῖν · youBe shepherds of God’s flock that is among you, watching over them not out of compulsion, but willingly, as God would have you; not out of greed, but out of eagerness;
- 1 Peter 5:6ὑμᾶς · youHumble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, so that in due time He may exalt you.
- 1 Peter 5:7ὑμῶν · your; ὑμῶν · youCast all your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you.
- 1 Peter 5:8ὑμῶν · YourBe sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.
- 1 Peter 5:9ὑμῶν · yourResist him, standing firm in your faith and in the knowledge that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kinds of suffering.
- 1 Peter 5:10ὑμᾶς · youAnd 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.
- 1 Peter 5:12ὑμῖν · to youThrough Silvanus, whom I regard as a faithful brother, I have written to you briefly, encouraging you and testifying that this is the true grace of God. Stand firm in it.
- 1 Peter 5:13ὑμᾶςThe church in Babylon, chosen together with you, sends you greetings, as does my son Mark.
- 1 Peter 5:14ὑμῖν · of youGreet one another with a kiss of love. Peace to all of you who are in Christ.
- 2 Peter 1:2ὑμῖν · to youGrace and peace be multiplied to you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.
- 2 Peter 1:5ὑμῶν · yourFor this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge;
- 2 Peter 1:8ὑμῖν · [if] youFor if you possess these qualities and continue to grow in them, they will keep you from being ineffective and unproductive in your knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
- 2 Peter 1:10ὑμῶν · yourTherefore, brothers, strive to make your calling and election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,
- 2 Peter 1:11ὑμῖν · you…and you will receive a lavish reception into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
- 2 Peter 1:12ὑμᾶς · youTherefore I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are established in the truth you now have.
- 2 Peter 1:13ὑμᾶς · yourI think it is right to refresh your memory as long as I live in the tent of my body,
- 2 Peter 1:15ὑμᾶς · youAnd I will make every effort to ensure that after my departure, you will be able to recall these things at all times.