The meaning of “δέ”
Understanding dé reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary particle (adversative or continuative) also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English). - but, an...
δέ
a primary particle (adversative or continuative) also, and, but, moreover, now (often unexpressed in English). - but, and, etc.
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 16:18 | “And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” Word: δέ (dé) | |
| Romans 8:30 | “Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.” Word: δέ (dé) | |
| Philippians 2:25 | “Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.” Word: δέ (dé) | |
| 2 Timothy 3:8 | “Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.” Word: δέ (dé) | |
| 1 Peter 3:12 | “For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.” Word: δέ (dé) |