The meaning of “εἷς”
Understanding heîs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary numeral a(-n, -ny, certain), + abundantly, man, one (another), only, other, some.
εἷς
a primary numeral a(-n, -ny, certain), + abundantly, man, one (another), only, other, some.
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 19:17 | “And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.” Word: εἷς (heîs) | |
| Acts 17:27 | “That they should seek the Lord, if haply they might feel after him, and find him, though he be not far from every one of us:” Word: εἷς (heîs) | |
| Galatians 3:28 | “There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus.” Word: εἷς (heîs) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 5:11 | “Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.” Word: εἷς (heîs) | |
| James 4:12 | “There is one lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy: who art thou that judgest another?” Word: εἷς (heîs) |