The meaning of “δεῦρο”
Understanding deûro reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain affinity come (hither), hither(-to). - here - used also imperative hither! - and of time, hitherto
δεῦρο
of uncertain affinity come (hither), hither(-to). - here - used also imperative hither! - and of time, hitherto
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 19:21 | “Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.” Word: δεῦρο (deûro) | |
| Mark 10:21 | “Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.” Word: δεῦρο (deûro) | |
| Luke 18:22 | “Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.” Word: δεῦρο (deûro) | |
| John 11:43 | “And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth.” Word: δεῦρο (deûro) | |
| Acts 7:34 | “I have seen, I have seen the affliction of my people which is in Egypt, and I have heard their groaning, and am come down to deliver them. And now come, I will send thee into Egypt.” Word: δεῦρο (deûro) |