The meaning of “δή”
Understanding dḗ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably akin to δέ also, and, doubtless, now, therefore. - a particle of emphasis or explicitness - now, then, etc.
δή
probably akin to δέ also, and, doubtless, now, therefore. - a particle of emphasis or explicitness - now, then, etc.
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:23 | “But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.” Word: δή (dḗ) | |
| Luke 2:15 | “And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.” Word: δή (dḗ) | |
| 1 Corinthians 6:20 | “For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s. ” Word: δή (dḗ) | |
| 2 Corinthians 12:1 | “It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.” Word: δή (dḗ) |