The meaning of “ἡμῶν”
Understanding hēmōn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
genitive case plural of ἐγώ our (company), us, we. - of (or from) us
ἡμῶν
genitive case plural of ἐγώ our (company), us, we. - of (or from) us
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 20:33 | “They say unto him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened.” Word: ἡμῶν (hēmōn) | |
| Romans 8:16 | “The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:” Word: ἡμῶν (hēmōn) | |
| Philippians 3:21 | “Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself. ” Word: ἡμῶν (hēmōn) | |
| 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: ἡμῶν (hēmōn) | |
| 1 Peter 2:24 | “Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.” Word: ἡμῶν (hēmōn) |