2249. hémeis
Lexicon
hémeis: we, us

Original Word: ἡμεῖς
Part of Speech: Pronoun
Transliteration: hémeis
Pronunciation: hay-MACE
Phonetic Spelling: (hay-mice')
Definition: we, us
Meaning: us, we ourselves

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
us, we ourselves.

Nominative plural of ego; we (only used when emphatic) -- us, we (ourselves).

see GREEK ego

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
nom. pl. of egó, q.v.
NASB Translation
ourselves (2).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 2249: ἡμεῖς

ἡμεῖς, see ἐγώ.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: The word ἡμεῖς is the nominative plural form of the first-person pronoun in Greek.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent of the Greek pronoun ἡμεῖς is often the pronoun אֲנַחְנוּ (anakhnu), which also means "we" or "us." This pronoun is used in the Hebrew Bible to denote a collective group that includes the speaker, similar to its Greek counterpart.

Usage: The pronoun ἡμεῖς is used throughout the New Testament to denote the collective group of individuals that includes the speaker, often used by the apostles and early Christians to refer to themselves in relation to their faith, mission, or experiences.

Context: The Greek pronoun ἡμεῖς is a fundamental term in the New Testament, appearing frequently in the writings of the apostles. It is used to express collective identity and shared experience among believers. For instance, in the context of the early church, ἡμεῖς often emphasizes unity and common purpose among Christians.

In the Berean Standard Bible, ἡμεῖς is translated as "we" or "us," and it appears in various contexts, such as expressions of shared faith, communal actions, and collective responsibilities. For example, in 1 John 1:1, the apostle John uses ἡμεῖς to include himself and other eyewitnesses of Jesus' ministry: "That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon and touched with our hands, concerning the Word of life."

The use of ἡμεῖς underscores the relational aspect of the Christian faith, highlighting the interconnectedness of believers as members of the body of Christ. It also serves to reinforce the authority and authenticity of the apostolic witness, as the apostles often use ἡμεῖς to assert their firsthand experience and testimony of Jesus Christ.

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