The meaning of “ἐμέ”
Understanding emé reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a prolonged form of μέ I, me, my(-self).
ἐμέ
a prolonged form of μέ I, me, my(-self).
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 18:6 | “But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.” Word: ἐμέ (emé) | |
| Luke 22:53 | “When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness.” Word: ἐμέ (emé) | |
| Acts 13:25 | “And as John fulfilled his course, he said, Whom think ye that I am? I am not he. But, behold, there cometh one after me, whose shoes of his feet I am not worthy to loose.” Word: ἐμέ (emé) | |
| 1 Corinthians 15:10 | “But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.” Word: ἐμέ (emé) | |
| Ephesians 6:21 | “But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:” Word: ἐμέ (emé) |