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. 2 Peter 1:16ὑμῖν · to you
    For we did not follow cleverly devised fables when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we were eyewitnesses of His majesty.
  2. 2 Peter 1:19ὑμῶν · your
    We also have the word of the prophets as confirmed beyond doubt. And you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts.
  3. 2 Peter 2:1ὑμῖν · you
    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.
  4. 2 Peter 2:3ὑμᾶς · you
    In their greed, these false teachers will exploit you with deceptive words. The longstanding verdict against them remains in force, and their destruction does not sleep.
  5. 2 Peter 2:13ὑμῖν · you
    The harm they will suffer is the wages of their wickedness. They consider it a pleasure to carouse in broad daylight. They are blots and blemishes, reveling in their deception as they feast with you.
  6. 2 Peter 3:1ὑμῖν · to you; ὑμῶν · you
    Beloved, this is now my second letter to you. Both of them are reminders to stir you to wholesome thinking
  7. 2 Peter 3:2ὑμῶν · through your
    …by recalling what was foretold by the holy prophets and commanded by our Lord and Savior through your apostles.
  8. 2 Peter 3:8ὑμᾶς
    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.
  9. 2 Peter 3:9ὑμᾶς · you
    The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise as some understand slowness, but is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance.
  10. 2 Peter 3:11ὑμᾶς · you
    Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to conduct yourselves in holiness and godliness
  11. 2 Peter 3:15ὑμῖν · you
    Consider also that our Lord’s patience brings salvation, just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote you with the wisdom God gave him.
  12. 2 Peter 3:17Ὑμεῖς · [since] you
    Therefore, beloved, since you already know these things, be on your guard so that you will not be carried away by the error of the lawless and fall from your secure standing.
  13. 1 John 1:2ὑμῖν · to you
    And this is the life that was revealed; we have seen it and testified to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us.
  14. 1 John 1:3ὑμῖν · to you; ὑμεῖς · you
    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.
  15. 1 John 1:5ὑμῖν · to you
    And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all.
  16. 1 John 2:1ὑμῖν · to you
    My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an advocate before the Father—Jesus Christ, the Righteous One.
  17. 1 John 2:7ὑμῖν · to you
    Beloved, I am not writing to you a new commandment, but an old one, which you have had from the beginning. This commandment is the message you have heard.
  18. 1 John 2:8ὑμῖν · to you; ὑμῖν · you
    Then again, I am also writing to you a new commandment, which is true in Him and also in you. For the darkness is fading and the true light is already shining.
  19. 1 John 2:12ὑμῖν · to you; ὑμῖν
    I am writing to you, little children, because your sins have been forgiven through His name.
  20. 1 John 2:13ὑμῖν · to you; ὑμῖν · to you; ὑμῖν · to you
    I am writing to you, fathers, because you know Him who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. I have written to you, children, because you know the Father.
  21. 1 John 2:14ὑμῖν · to you; ὑμῖν · to you; ὑμῖν · you
    I have written to you, fathers, because you know Him who is from the beginning. I have written to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God abides in you, and you have overcome the evil one.
  22. 1 John 2:20ὑμεῖς · You
    You, however, have an anointing from the Holy One, and all of you know the truth.
  23. 1 John 2:21ὑμῖν · to you
    I have not written to you because you lack knowledge of the truth, but because you have it, and because no lie comes from the truth.
  24. 1 John 2:24Ὑμεῖς · [As for] you; ὑμῖν · you; ὑμῖν; ὑμεῖς · you
    As for you, let what you have heard from the beginning remain in you. If it does, you will also remain in the Son and in the Father.
  25. 1 John 2:26ὑμῖν · to you; ὑμᾶς · you
    I have written these things to you about those who are trying to deceive you.
  26. 1 John 2:27ὑμεῖς · [as for] you; ὑμῖν · you; ὑμᾶς · you; ὑμᾶς · you; ὑμᾶς · you
    And as for you, the anointing you received from Him remains in you, and you do not need anyone to teach you. But just as His true and genuine anointing teaches you about all things, so remain in Him as you have been taught.
  27. 1 John 3:7ὑμᾶς · you
    Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous.
  28. 1 John 3:13ὑμᾶς · you
    So do not be surprised, brothers, if the world hates you.
  29. 1 John 4:4Ὑμεῖς · You; ὑμῖν · you
    You, little children, are from God and have overcome them, because greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world.
  30. 1 John 5:13ὑμῖν · to you
    I have written these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, so that you may know that you have eternal life.
  31. 2 John 1:4σου · your
    I was overjoyed to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as the Father has commanded us.
  32. 2 John 1:5σε · you; σοι · to you
    And now I urge you, dear lady—not as a new commandment to you, but one we have had from the beginning—that we love one another.