Strong's Lexicon humeteros: your, yours Original Word: ὑμέτερος Word Origin: Derived from the Greek pronoun ὑμεῖς (humeis), meaning "you" (plural). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ὑμέτερος, similar possessive concepts can be found in Hebrew pronouns such as אֲשֶׁר (asher) when used in possessive contexts. Usage: The Greek pronoun ὑμέτερος is used to denote possession or association, typically translated as "your" or "yours" in English. It is a possessive pronoun that emphasizes the relationship between the subject and the object, often used to convey a sense of belonging or ownership. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of the New Testament, the use of ὑμέτερος reflects the communal and relational aspects of early Christian communities. The emphasis on "your" or "yours" underscores the shared faith and mutual responsibilities among believers. In the Greco-Roman world, pronouns like ὑμέτερος were important for indicating social relationships and familial ties, which were central to identity and community life. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originposs. pronoun from humeis Definition your, yours NASB Translation yours (2). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5212: ὑμέτεροςὑμέτερος, ὑμετέρᾳ, ὑμέτερον (ὑμεῖς), possessive pronoun of the 2nd person plural, your, yours; a. possessed by you: with substantives, John 8:17; 2 Corinthians 8:8 (Rec.elz ἡμετέρας); Galatians 6:13; neuter τό ὑμέτερον substantively, opposed to τό ἀλλότριον, Luke 16:12 ((WH text τό ἡμέτερον); cf. Winers Grammar, § 61, 3 a.). b. allotted to yon: ὑμετέρας σωτηρίας, Acts 27:34; τῷ ὑμετέρῳ ἐληι, Romans 11:31; ὁ καιρός ὁ ὑμέτερος, the time appointed, opportune, for you, John 7:6; as a predicate, ὑμετέρᾳ ἐστιν ἡ βασιλεία τοῦ Θεοῦ, Luke 6:20. c. proceeding from you: τόν ὑμέτερον, namely, λόγον, John 15:20; (1 Corinthians 16:17 L T Tr WH text). d. objectively (see ἐμός, c. β.; (Winers Grammar, § 22, 7; Buttmann, § 132, 3)): ὑμετέρᾳ (Rec.st ἡμετέρα) καύχησις, glorying in you, 1 Corinthians 15:31. (On the use of the word in the N. T. cf. Buttmann, § 127, 21.) From humeis; yours, i.e. Pertaining to you -- your (own). see GREEK humeis Englishman's Concordance Luke 6:20 PPro-NF2PGRK: πτωχοί ὅτι ὑμετέρα ἐστὶν ἡ NAS: [are] you [who are] poor, for yours is the kingdom KJV: [be ye] poor: for yours is the kingdom INT: poor for yours is the Luke 16:12 PPro-AN2P John 7:6 PPro-NM2P John 8:17 PPro-DM2P John 15:20 PPro-AM2P Acts 27:34 PPro-GF2P Romans 11:31 PPro-DM2P 1 Corinthians 15:31 PPro-AF2P 1 Corinthians 16:17 PPro-AN2P 2 Corinthians 8:8 PPro-GF2P Galatians 6:13 PPro-DF2P Strong's Greek 5212 |