Matthew 25:4:2Matt.25.4.W2TAB

δὲ

de

but

Transliteration
DE
Extended
DE
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

    hai DE PHRO-ni-moi E-la-bon E-lai-on en TOIS an-YEI-ois me-TA TÔN lam-PA-dôn he-au-TÔN

Exegesis

The conjunction de {δὲ | dè} functions as a contrast marker, introducing the action of the nominative plural phronimoi {φρόνιμοι | phro-nî-moi} “the wise.”

Root and etymology

lampōlambda–alpha–mu–pi–omega

to shine, burn

In contextMatthew 25:4

But the wise carried oil in their vessels , together with their lamps.

About this coordinate

Matthew 25:4:2 is a BCV:P reference — Book · Chapter · Verse · Word Position. It addresses word 2 of Matthew 25:4, 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.25.4.W2, which extends further down to each syllable (Matt.25.4.W2.S1) and character.