The meaning of “ἡμᾶς”
Understanding hēmâs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
accusative case plural of ἐγώ our, us, we.
ἡμᾶς
accusative case plural of ἐγώ our, us, we.
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 17:4 | “Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.” Word: ἡμᾶς (hēmâs) | |
| Acts 20:5 | “These going before tarried for us at Troas.” Word: ἡμᾶς (hēmâs) | |
| Galatians 2:4 | “And that because of false brethren unawares brought in, who came in privily to spy out our liberty which we have in Christ Jesus, that they might bring us into bondage:” Word: ἡμᾶς (hēmâs) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 2:18 | “Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.” Word: ἡμᾶς (hēmâs) | |
| Hebrews 2:3 | “How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him; ” Word: ἡμᾶς (hēmâs) |