3165. me
Strong's Lexicon
me: me

Original Word: ἐμέ
Part of Speech: Pronoun
Transliteration: me
Pronunciation: eh-MEH
Phonetic Spelling: (meh)
Definition: me
Meaning: I, me, my

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ἐγώ (egō), meaning "I."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent of the Greek pronoun ἐμέ is often אֲנִי (ani) or אֹתִי (oti), which are used to express "I" or "me" in the Hebrew Bible.

Usage: The Greek pronoun ἐμέ (eme) is the accusative singular form of ἐγώ (egō), used to refer to oneself as the object of a verb or preposition. It is commonly translated as "me" in English. This pronoun is used to emphasize the speaker or writer as the recipient of an action or as the focus of a statement.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of the New Testament, the use of personal pronouns like ἐμέ reflects the personal and relational nature of the text. The Greek language, with its rich system of pronouns, allows for nuanced expression of personal involvement and emphasis. The use of ἐμέ often highlights the personal relationship between individuals and God, as well as the personal nature of Jesus' teachings and interactions with His disciples and followers.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
a form of eme, q.v.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
I, me, my.

A shorter (and probably originally) from of eme; me -- I, me, my.

see GREEK eme

Forms and Transliterations
με me
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