The meaning of “ἐγώ”
Understanding egṓ reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me.
ἐγώ
a primary pronoun of the first person I (only expressed when emphatic) I, me.
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 18:33 | “Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?” Word: ἐγώ (egṓ) | |
| Acts 20:25 | “And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the kingdom of God, shall see my face no more.” Word: ἐγώ (egṓ) | |
| Galatians 5:2 | “Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing.” Word: ἐγώ (egṓ) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 2:18 | “Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.” Word: ἐγώ (egṓ) | |
| Philemon 1:19 | “I Paul have written it with mine own hand, I will repay it: albeit I do not say to thee how thou owest unto me even thine own self besides.” Word: ἐγώ (egṓ) |