Greek Word Study

The meaning of “ἐμός”

Understanding emós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

of me, mine (own), my.

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ἐμός

Phoneticem-os'

Transliterationemós

Grammar Code

G:S-1

Greek, S

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of me, mine (own), my.

Scripture References

68 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 20:23	“And he saith unto them, Ye shall drink indeed of my cup, and be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with: but to sit on my right hand, and on my left, is not mine to give, but it shall be given to them for whom it is prepared of my Father.” Word: ἐμός (emós)
John 10:27	“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me:” Word: ἐμός (emós)
2 Corinthians 2:3	“And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have sorrow from them of whom I ought to rejoice; having confidence in you all, that my joy is the joy of you all.” Word: ἐμός (emós)
Colossians 4:18	“The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen. Written from Rome to the Colossians by Tychicus and Onesimus. ” Word: ἐμός (emós)
Philemon 1:12	“Whom I have sent again: thou therefore receive him, that is, mine own bowels:” Word: ἐμός (emós)