Keraia
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γέ

geindeedHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentParticle16 occurrences9 books15 verses

Definition

γε, enclitic postpositive particle, rarer in κοινή than in cl., giving special prominence to the word to which it is attached, distinguishing it as the least or the most important (Thayer, see word),

indeed, at least, even (but not always translatable into English);

1. used alone: Luke 11:8; 18:5, Romans 8:32.

2. More frequently with other particles: αλλά γε, Luke 24:21, 1 Corinthians 9:2; ἄρα γε, Matthew 7:20; 17:26, Acts 17:27; ἆρά γε, Acts 8:30; εἴ γε (Rec. εἴγε), 2 Corinthians 5:3, Galatians 3:4, Ephesians 3:2; 4:21, Colossians 1:23 (see Meyer, Ellic., on Ga, Eph, ll. with; Lft., on Ga, Col, ll. with); εἰ δὲ μήγε, following an affirmation, Matthew 6:1, Luke 10:6; 13:9; a negation, Matthew 9:17, Luke 5:36, 37; 14:32, 2 Corinthians 11:16; καί γε (Rec. καίγε, cl. καὶ . . . γε), Luke 19:42 (WH om.), Acts 2:18; 17:27; καίτοιγε (L καίτοι γε, Tr. καί τοι γε), John 4:2; μενοῦνγε (see see word); μήτι γε, see: μήτι; ὄφελόν, 1 Corinthians 4:8.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as γέ:

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

16 total
  1. Luke 11:8γε · yet
    I tell you, even though he will not get up to provide for him because of his friendship, yet because of the man’s persistence, he will get up and give him as much as he needs.
  2. Luke 18:5γε · yet
    …yet because this widow keeps pestering me, I will give her justice. Otherwise, she will wear me out with her perpetual requests.’”
  3. Luke 24:21γε · besides
    But we were hoping He was the One who would redeem Israel. And besides all this, it is the third day since these things took place.
  4. Acts 2:18γε · Even
    Even on My menservants and maidservants I will pour out My Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy.
  5. Acts 8:30γε
    So Philip ran up and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. “Do you understand what you are reading?” Philip asked.
  6. Acts 17:27γε; γε
    God intended that they would seek Him and perhaps reach out for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us.
  7. Romans 8:32γε
    He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things?
  8. 1 Corinthians 4:8γε
    Already you have all you want. Already you have become rich. Without us, you have become kings. How I wish you really were kings, so that we might be kings with you!
  9. 1 Corinthians 9:2γε · surely
    Even if I am not an apostle to others, surely I am to you. For you are the seal of my apostleship in the Lord.
  10. 2 Corinthians 5:3γε
    …because when we are clothed, we will not be found naked.
  11. Galatians 3:4γε · it really was
    Have you suffered so much for nothing, if it really was for nothing?
  12. Ephesians 3:2γε · Surely
    Surely you have heard about the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to me for you,
  13. Ephesians 4:21γε
    Surely you heard of Him and were taught in Him—in keeping with the truth that is in Jesus—
  14. Philippians 3:8γε
    More than that, I count all things as loss compared to the surpassing excellence of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whom I have lost all things. I consider them rubbish, that I may gain Christ
  15. Colossians 1:23γε · indeed
    …if indeed you continue in your faith, established and firm, not moved from the hope of the gospel you heard, which has been proclaimed to every creature under heaven, and of which I, Paul, have become a servant.