5210. humeis
Strong's Lexicon
humeis: you (plural)

Original Word: ὑμεῖς
Part of Speech: Pronoun
Transliteration: humeis
Pronunciation: hoo-MACE
Phonetic Spelling: (hoo-mice')
Definition: you (plural)
Meaning: you

Word Origin: Second person plural pronoun in Greek

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the Greek plural pronoun ὑμεῖς, the concept of addressing a group can be seen in Hebrew pronouns like אַתֶּם (atem) for "you" plural.

Usage: The Greek pronoun ὑμεῖς (humeis) is used to address a group of people, equivalent to the English "you" in its plural form. It is employed in the New Testament to refer to multiple individuals being spoken to directly, often in the context of teachings, instructions, or exhortations.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of the New Testament, ὑμεῖς is used in a variety of settings, from Jesus addressing His disciples to the apostles writing to early Christian communities. The use of the plural form reflects the communal nature of early Christian teachings and the emphasis on collective identity and responsibility within the body of believers. In the Greco-Roman world, addressing groups was common in both public and private discourse, reflecting the social and communal structures of the time.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
nom. pl. of su, q.v.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 5210: ὑμεῖς

ὑμεῖς, see σύ.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
you

Irregular plural of su; you (as subjective of verb) -- ye (yourselves), you.

see GREEK su

Forms and Transliterations
υμεις ὑμεῖς hymeis hymeîs umeis
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