Keraia
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τε

teand/bothHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentConjunction214 occurrences13 books194 verses

Definition

τέ,

enclitic copulative particle (= Lat. -que as καί = and, ac, atque, not very frequently in NT, more than two-thirds of the occurrences being in Ac.

1. τέ solitarium, and, denoting a closer affinity than καί between words and sentences which it connects (BL, §77, 8): Matthew 28:12, John 4:42, Acts 2:33, 37, 40; 10:22; 11:21, al.

2. Denoting a closer connection than simple καί, τὲ . . . καί, τὲ καί, τὲ . . . τέ (Acts 26:16, Romans 14:8), as well . . . as also, both . . . and: Luke 12:45, Acts 1:1; 15:9, 21:30, al.; τὲ . . . δέ, and . . . and, Acts 19:2; τὲ γάρ . . . ὁμοίως δὲ καί, Romans 1:26, 27.

Hebrew words it translates

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

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

214 total
  1. Acts 26:30τε · along with
    Then the king and the governor rose, along with Bernice and those seated with them.
  2. Acts 27:1τε
    When it was decided that we would sail for Italy, Paul and some other prisoners were handed over to a centurion named Julius, who belonged to the Imperial Regiment.
  3. Acts 27:3τε; τε · and
    The next day we landed at Sidon, and Julius treated Paul with consideration, allowing him to visit his friends and receive their care.
  4. Acts 27:5τε · And [when]
    And when we had sailed across the open sea off the coast of Cilicia and Pamphylia, we came to Myra in Lycia.
  5. Acts 27:8τε · [After]
    After we had moved along the coast with difficulty, we came to a place called Fair Havens, near the town of Lasea.
  6. Acts 27:17τε · And
    After hoisting it up, the crew used ropes to undergird the ship. And fearing that they would run aground on the sandbars of Syrtis, they lowered the sea anchor and were driven along.
  7. Acts 27:20τε · and
    When neither sun nor stars appeared for many days and the great storm continued to batter us, we abandoned all hope of being saved.
  8. Acts 27:21τε · [After]; τε · Then
    After the men had gone a long time without food, Paul stood up among them and said, “Men, you should have followed my advice not to sail from Crete. Then you would have averted this disaster and loss.
  9. Acts 27:29τε
    Fearing that we would run aground on the rocks, they dropped four anchors from the stern and prayed for daybreak.
  10. Acts 27:43τε
    But the centurion, wanting to spare Paul’s life, thwarted their plan. He commanded those who could swim to jump overboard first and get to land.
  11. Acts 28:2τε
    The islanders showed us extraordinary kindness. They kindled a fire and welcomed all of us because it was raining and cold.
  12. Acts 28:23τε · and; τε
    So they set a day to meet with Paul, and many people came to the place he was staying. He expounded to them from morning to evening, testifying about the kingdom of God and persuading them about Jesus from the Law of Moses and the Prophets.
  13. Romans 1:12τε · [that]
    …that is, that you and I may be mutually encouraged by each other’s faith.
  14. Romans 1:14τε · both; τε · both
    I am obligated both to Greeks and non-Greeks, both to the wise and the foolish.
  15. Romans 1:16τε
    I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek.
  16. Romans 1:20τε
    For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from His workmanship, so that men are without excuse.
  17. Romans 1:26τε · Even
    For this reason God gave them over to dishonorable passions. Even their women exchanged natural relations for unnatural ones.
  18. Romans 1:27τε
    Likewise, the men abandoned natural relations with women and burned with lust for one another. Men committed indecent acts with other men and received in themselves the due penalty for their error.
  19. Romans 2:9τε
    There will be trouble and distress for every human being who does evil, first for the Jew, then for the Greek;
  20. Romans 2:10τε
    …but glory, honor, and peace for everyone who does good, first for the Jew, then for the Greek.
  21. Romans 2:19τε · [if you]
    …if you are convinced that you are a guide for the blind, a light for those in darkness,
  22. Romans 3:9τε · alike
    What then? Are we any better? Not at all. For we have already made the charge that Jews and Greeks alike are all under sin.
  23. Romans 7:7τε
    What then shall we say? Is the law sin? Certainly not! Indeed, I would not have been mindful of sin if not for the law. For I would not have been aware of coveting if the law had not said, “Do not covet.”
  24. Romans 10:12τε · between
    For there is no difference between Jew and Greek: The same Lord is Lord of all, and gives richly to all who call on Him,
  25. Romans 14:8τε; τε · and; τε; τε · [or]
    If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.
  26. Romans 16:26τε · through
    …but now revealed and made known through the writings of the prophets by the command of the eternal God, in order to lead all nations to the obedience that comes from faith—
  27. 1 Corinthians 1:24τε · both
    …but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.
  28. 1 Corinthians 1:30τε
    It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.
  29. 1 Corinthians 4:21τε · and [with]
    Which do you prefer? Shall I come to you with a rod, or in love and with a gentle spirit?
  30. 2 Corinthians 10:8τε · even
    For even if I boast somewhat excessively about the authority the Lord gave us for building you up rather than tearing you down, I will not be ashamed.
  31. 2 Corinthians 12:12τε
    The marks of a true apostle—signs, wonders, and miracles—were performed among you with great perseverance.
  32. Ephesians 3:19τε · and
    …of the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.
  33. Philippians 1:7τε
    It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me.
  34. Hebrews 1:3τε
    The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of His nature, upholding all things by His powerful word. After He had provided purification for sins, He sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.
  35. Hebrews 2:4τε · through
    …and was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will.
  36. Hebrews 2:11τε · both
    For both the One who sanctifies and those who are sanctified are of the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them brothers.
  37. Hebrews 4:12τε
    For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it pierces even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It judges the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
  38. Hebrews 5:1τε
    Every high priest is appointed from among men to represent them in matters relating to God, to offer gifts and sacrifices for sins.
  39. Hebrews 5:7τε
    During the days of Jesus’ earthly life, He offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the One who could save Him from death, and He was heard because of His reverence.
  40. Hebrews 5:14τε
    But solid food is for the mature, who by constant use have trained their senses to distinguish good from evil.
  41. Hebrews 6:2τε; τε
    …instruction about baptisms, the laying on of hands, the resurrection of the dead, and eternal judgment.
  42. Hebrews 6:4τε
    It is impossible for those who have once been enlightened, who have tasted the heavenly gift, who have shared in the Holy Spirit,