◄ 2257. hémón ►
Lexicon
hémón: our, of us

Original Word: ἡμῶν
Part of Speech: Pronoun
Transliteration: hémón
Pronunciation: hay-mone'
Phonetic Spelling: (hay-mone')
Definition: our, of us
Meaning: our company, us, we

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
our company, us, we.

Genitive case plural of ego; of (or from) us -- our (company), us, we.

see GREEK ego

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
gen. pl. of egó, q.v.

Topical Lexicon
Word Origin: Genitive plural form of the first-person pronoun ἡμεῖς (hēmeis), meaning "we" or "us."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct one-to-one correspondence between Greek and Hebrew pronouns, the concept of possession or association in Hebrew can be seen in pronouns like אֲנַחְנוּ (anakhnu) for "we" or "us," and the possessive suffix -נוּ (-nu) for "our." These Hebrew forms are used similarly to express collective identity and possession in the Hebrew Bible.

Usage: This pronoun is used to indicate possession or association with the first-person plural. It appears frequently in the New Testament to denote things belonging to or associated with the speaker and others.

Context: The Greek pronoun ἡμῶν is a fundamental component of New Testament Greek, appearing in various contexts to express possession or association with the speaker and their group. It is used to convey a sense of community and shared identity among believers, often in relation to God, Jesus Christ, or spiritual matters.

In the New Testament, ἡμῶν is frequently found in epistles and teachings that emphasize the collective faith and unity of the early Christian community. For example, in the Lord's Prayer, the phrase "Our Father" (Πάτερ ἡμῶν) in Matthew 6:9 highlights the shared relationship believers have with God as their Father. Similarly, in Romans 5:8, Paul writes, "But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us," where "for us" (ὑπὲρ ἡμῶν) underscores the sacrificial love of Christ for the collective body of believers.

The use of ἡμῶν also serves to remind readers of the shared inheritance and responsibilities of the Christian faith. In Ephesians 1:3, Paul blesses "the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ," emphasizing the communal aspect of worship and blessing among believers.

Theologically, ἡμῶν reinforces the concept of the Church as a unified body, bound together by faith and the redemptive work of Christ. It is a reminder of the interconnectedness of believers and their joint participation in the promises of God.

Forms and Transliterations
ημων ἡμῶν emon ēmōn hemon hemôn hēmōn hēmō̂n
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