The meaning of “δεῦτε”
Understanding deûte reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
come, X follow. - come hither!
δεῦτε
come, X follow. - come hither!
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 22:4 | “Again, he sent forth other servants, saying, Tell them which are bidden, Behold, I have prepared my dinner: my oxen and my fatlings are killed, and all things are ready: come unto the marriage.” Word: δεῦτε (deûte) | |
| Mark 6:31 | “And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.” Word: δεῦτε (deûte) | |
| Luke 20:14 | “But when the husbandmen saw him, they reasoned among themselves, saying, This is the heir: come, let us kill him, that the inheritance may be ours.” Word: δεῦτε (deûte) | |
| John 21:12 | “Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord.” Word: δεῦτε (deûte) | |
| Revelation 19:17 | “And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, Come and gather yourselves together unto the supper of the great God;” Word: δεῦτε (deûte) |