Greek · G1204 · unreviewed

δεῦρο

Here; used also imperative hither!; and of time, hitherto

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δεῦρο G1204
Pronunciation deûro

What does δεῦρο (deûro) mean in the Bible?

δεῦρο (deûro) is a Greek word meaning "here; used also imperative hither!; and of time, hitherto". δεῦρο adv.

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Meaning

here; used also imperative hither!; and of time, hitherto
Extended definition

Spatial adverb functioning as imperative summons: "come here!" expressing urgent command or invitation.

adv., [in LXX chiefly for לֵךְ, לֵכָה ;]

1of place;
ahither, with verbs of motion;
b(in cl. chiefly poët.) as an imperat., here! come!: Mat.19:21, Mrk.10:21, Luk.18:22, Jhn.11:43, Act.7:3" (LXX) , 34 (LXX), Rev.17:1 21:9.
2Of time, hitherto, now: Rev.1:13.
Source: STEPBible TBESG + Abbott-Smith
Grammatical Forms

How this word appears across different grammatical cases and numbers.

Matt 19:21 · Mark 10:21 · Luke 18:22 · John 11:43 · Acts 7:3 · Acts 7:34 · Rom 1:13 · Rev 17:1 · Rev 21:9
Discourse Aspect

How this verb appears across 8 occurrences in the NT discourse index (MACULA Greek SBLGNT).

Aspect
imperative 8
Tense
present 8
Voice
active 8
Mood
imperative 8

Aspect reflects grammatical form — not authorial emphasis. Participles and infinitives are verbal adjectives and nouns respectively.

Clause data: MACULA Greek (Clear Bible, CC BY 4.0) · SBLGNT (Logos/SBL, CC BY 4.0)

Appears In

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Word Pictures (Robertson)

A.T. Robertson's Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) discusses this term in the following chapters. Open any chapter and go to the Word Pictures tab to read his verse-by-verse commentary.

A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

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