5209. humas

Lexicon

humas: you (plural)

Original Word: ὑμᾶς
Part of Speech: Pronoun
Transliteration: humas
Pronunciation: hoo-MAHS
Phonetic Spelling: (hoo-mas')
Definition: you (plural)
Meaning: you

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

you

Accusative case of humeis; you (as the objective of a verb or preposition) -- ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own).

see GREEK humeis

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
acc. of humeis, q.v.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: The word ὑμᾶς is the accusative plural form of the second person pronoun σύ (sy), which means "you."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the Greek pronoun ὑμᾶς, similar functions are served by Hebrew pronouns such as אַתֶּם (atem) for "you" in the masculine plural and אַתֵּן (aten) for "you" in the feminine plural. These Hebrew pronouns are used in the Old Testament to address groups directly, similar to the function of ὑμᾶς in the New Testament.

Usage: ὑμᾶς is used throughout the New Testament to address groups of people directly. It is often found in the context of teachings, exhortations, and instructions given by Jesus, the apostles, and other New Testament figures.

Context: • Grammatical Role: In Greek, ὑμᾶς functions as the accusative plural of the second person pronoun, used when the pronoun is the object of a verb or preposition. It is a key component in conveying direct address to multiple individuals.
• Contextual Examples:
• In Matthew 5:44, Jesus instructs, "But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you," where ὑμᾶς is used to address the audience directly.
• In John 15:16, Jesus says, "You did not choose Me, but I chose you," emphasizing the direct relationship and calling of His disciples.
• Theological Significance: The use of ὑμᾶς underscores the personal and communal nature of the teachings and messages in the New Testament. It highlights the direct engagement of the speaker with the audience, often conveying commands, promises, or teachings that are meant to be received and acted upon by the community of believers.
• Frequency and Distribution: ὑμᾶς appears frequently in the New Testament, reflecting the communal and relational aspects of early Christian teachings. It is found in various contexts, from the Gospels to the Epistles, illustrating its widespread use in addressing the early Christian communities.

Forms and Transliterations

υμας ὑμᾶς hymas hymâs umas

Englishman's Concordance

υἱοθεσίας — 1 Occ.
υἱὲ — 9 Occ.
υἱῷ — 15 Occ.
υἱῶν — 17 Occ.
υἱοὶ — 33 Occ.
υἱοῖς — 7 Occ.
υἱὸν — 86 Occ.
υἱὸς — 164 Occ.
υἱοῦ — 37 Occ.
υἱοὺς — 14 Occ.
Ὑμέναιος — 2 Occ.
ὑμετέρα — 2 Occ.
ὑμετέραν — 1 Occ.
ὑμετέρας — 2 Occ.
ὑμετέρῳ — 2 Occ.
ὑμέτερον — 3 Occ.
ὑμέτερος — 1 Occ.
ὑμνήσαντες — 2 Occ.
ὑμνήσω — 1 Occ.
ὕμνουν — 1 Occ.