The meaning of “ἡμεῖς”
Understanding hēmeîs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
nominative plural of ἐγώ us, we (ourselves). - we (only used when emphatic)
ἡμεῖς
nominative plural of ἐγώ us, we (ourselves). - we (only used when emphatic)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 17:19 | “Then came the disciples to Jesus apart, and said, Why could not we cast him out?” Word: ἡμεῖς (hēmeîs) | |
| John 9:28 | “Then they reviled him, and said, Thou art his disciple; but we are Moses’ disciples.” Word: ἡμεῖς (hēmeîs) | |
| 1 Corinthians 9:11 | “If we have sown unto you spiritual things, is it a great thing if we shall reap your carnal things?” Word: ἡμεῖς (hēmeîs) | |
| Ephesians 2:3 | “Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.” Word: ἡμεῖς (hēmeîs) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 3:12 | “And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you:” Word: ἡμεῖς (hēmeîs) |