The meaning of “ἡμῖν”
Understanding hēmîn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
dative case plural of ἐγώ our, (for) us, we. - to (or for, with, by) us
ἡμῖν
dative case plural of ἐγώ our, (for) us, we. - to (or for, with, by) us
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 20:12 | “Saying, These last have wrought but one hour, and thou hast made them equal unto us, which have borne the burden and heat of the day.” Word: ἡμῖν (hēmîn) | |
| John 10:24 | “Then came the Jews round about him, and said unto him, How long dost thou make us to doubt? If thou be the Christ, tell us plainly.” Word: ἡμῖν (hēmîn) | |
| 1 Corinthians 2:12 | “Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God.” Word: ἡμῖν (hēmîn) | |
| Colossians 2:14 | “Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;” Word: ἡμῖν (hēmîn) | |
| 2 Timothy 1:9 | “Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,” Word: ἡμῖν (hēmîn) |