Strong's Lexicon hémas: us Original Word: ἡμᾶς Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ἡμεῖς (hēmeis), which is the nominative plural form of the first-person pronoun. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the Greek pronoun ἡμᾶς, the concept of "us" can be found in Hebrew pronouns such as אֲנַחְנוּ (anachnu) or נוּ (nu) as suffixes, which also denote the first-person plural. Usage: The Greek pronoun ἡμᾶς (hémas) is the accusative plural form of the first-person pronoun, meaning "us." It is used to refer to a group that includes the speaker, typically in the context of direct or indirect objects in a sentence. This pronoun is employed to express actions or states that involve the speaker and others as the recipients or beneficiaries. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of the New Testament, Greek was the lingua franca of the Eastern Mediterranean, and the use of pronouns like ἡμᾶς was essential for clear communication. The pronoun reflects the communal and collective nature of early Christian communities, emphasizing unity and shared experiences among believers. The use of "us" in the New Testament often highlights the inclusivity of the Gospel message and the shared identity of believers in Christ. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originacc. pl. of egó, q.v. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance our, us, we. Accusative case plural of ego; us -- our, us, we. see GREEK ego Forms and Transliterations ημας ἡμᾶς emas ēmas hemas hemâs hēmas hēmâsLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Ἠλίου — 2 Occ.ἡλικίᾳ — 2 Occ. ἡλικίαν — 4 Occ. ἡλικίας — 2 Occ. ἡλίκην — 1 Occ. ἡλίκον — 2 Occ. ἡλίῳ — 2 Occ. ἥλιον — 4 Occ. ἥλιος — 14 Occ. ἡλίου — 12 Occ. ἡμέρᾳ — 108 Occ. ἡμέραι — 26 Occ. ἡμέραις — 49 Occ. ἡμέραν — 58 Occ. ἡμέρας — 127 Occ. ἡμερῶν — 22 Occ. ἡμετέρα — 1 Occ. ἡμετέραις — 1 Occ. ἡμετέραν — 1 Occ. ἡμετέρας — 1 Occ. |
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