The meaning of “ὑμᾶς”
Understanding hymâs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
accusative case of ὑμεῖς ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own). - you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
ὑμᾶς
accusative case of ὑμεῖς ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own). - you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 10:40 | “He that receiveth you receiveth me, and he that receiveth me receiveth him that sent me.” Word: ὑμᾶς (hymâs) | |
| Acts 18:15 | “But if it be a question of words and names, and of your law, look ye to it; for I will be no judge of such matters.” Word: ὑμᾶς (hymâs) | |
| Galatians 4:20 | “I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; for I stand in doubt of you.” Word: ὑμᾶς (hymâs) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 3:9 | “For what thanks can we render to God again for you, for all the joy wherewith we joy for your sakes before our God;” Word: ὑμᾶς (hymâs) | |
| 1 Peter 2:9 | “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:” Word: ὑμᾶς (hymâs) |