Matthew 22:14:6Matt.22.14.W6TAB

δὲ

de

but

Transliteration
DE
Extended
DEH
IPA
/ˈde/

Meaning by language

English
but

Alphabet Analysis

Deltath — as in this
Epsilone — as in met (short)

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Word in context

  1. word

    DE

  2. sentence

    pol-LOI GAR EI-sin klê-TOI o-LI-yoi DE ek-lek-TOI

Exegesis

The adversative de {δὲ | dè} ‘but’ introduces the contrast with the nominative adjective oligoi {ὀλίγοι | olígoi} ‘few’, which is paired with eklektoi {ἐκλεκτοί | ek-lék-toî} ‘chosen’. This parallel antithesis between ‘called’ and ‘chosen’ underscores the distinction between the broad invitation and the narrow election.

Root and etymology

pagispi–alpha–gamma–iota–sigma

snare, trap

In contextMatthew 22:14

For many are invited , but few are selected .

About this coordinate

Matthew 22:14:6 is a BCV:P reference — Book · Chapter · Verse · Word Position. It addresses word 6 of Matthew 22:14, so the Greek word δὲ (de) can be cited, linked and studied at exactly this position rather than somewhere in the verse. In the Biblical Knowledge Coordinate System the same position is written Matt.22.14.W6, which extends further down to each syllable (Matt.22.14.W6.S1) and character.