δέ

deConjunctionG1161

then

From: a primary particle (adversative or continuative);

Short Definition

but, and, etc.

Full Lexicon Entry

post-positive conjunctive particle
1.copulative, but, in the next place, and, now
2.Adversative, but, on the other hand, prop., answering to a foregoing *μέν *(which see), and distinguishing a word or clause from one preceding (in NT most frequently without *μέν; *Bl., §77, 12)

Grammar

Part of Speech Conjunction

Morphology G:CONJ

DescriptionGreek Conjunction

Occurrences

2,602 times

Appears 2,602 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Luke
506
Acts
501
Matthew
447
John
225
Mark
186

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 1:10
  • Acts 17:18
  • James 2:23
  • Luke 22:39
  • Matthew 25:12

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