The meaning of “γέ”
Understanding gé reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary particle of emphasis or qualification (often used with other particles prefixed) and besides, doubtless, at le...
γέ
a primary particle of emphasis or qualification (often used with other particles prefixed) and besides, doubtless, at least, yet.
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 11:8 | “I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.” Word: γέ (gé) | |
| Luke 18:5 | “Yet because this widow troubleth me, I will avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.” Word: γέ (gé) | |
| Luke 19:42 | “Saying, If thou hadst known, even thou, at least in this thy day, the things which belong unto thy peace! but now they are hid from thine eyes.” Word: γέ (gé) | |
| Luke 24:21 | “But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done.” Word: γέ (gé) | |
| 1 Corinthians 9:2 | “If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord.” Word: γέ (gé) |