The meaning of “τέ”
Understanding té reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary particle (enclitic) of connection or addition also, and, both, even, then, whether. - both or also (properly, ...
τέ
a primary particle (enclitic) of connection or addition also, and, both, even, then, whether. - both or also (properly, as correlation of καί)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 27:48 | “And straightway one of them ran, and took a spunge, and filled it with vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink.” Word: τέ (té) | |
| Luke 21:11 | “And great earthquakes shall be in divers places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.” Word: τέ (té) | |
| Acts 16:13 | “And on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spake unto the women which resorted thither.” Word: τέ (té) | |
| 1 Corinthians 1:24 | “But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.” Word: τέ (té) | |
| Philippians 1:7 | “Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.” Word: τέ (té) |