γέ (G1065) — Greek Lexicon — Scattered Israelites

γέ

gé

G1065 particle

SILEX Entry

Definition

A particle used to add emphasis, stress, or particular nuance to a statement, often reinforcing or highlighting a word or phrase within its immediate syntactic context. γέ does not usually stand alone but is employed to underline a limitation, qualification, or minimal assertion, and can convey meanings such as 'indeed', 'at least', 'even', or 'certainly', depending on context. Its force is typically subtle, accentuating or directing attention to what immediately precedes it, and its English equivalents vary according to use.

Semantic Range

to emphasize; to qualify; to restrict (at least); to indicate limitation or certainty; to reinforce or draw attention (indeed, certainly, even, yet, at least, doubtless, and besides)

Root / Etymology

Indo-European origin, related to the root of the emphatic or restrictive particle. Found in other Indo-European languages as a marker of emphasis or limitation. Cognate with Old English 'ge-', German 'ge-'.

Historical & Contextual Notes

γέ is attested from early Classical Greek, where it served primarily as a particle of emphasis, and this continues in Hellenistic and Koine Greek. Its function is largely pragmatic—drawing the listener's or reader's attention to a particular point, often reinforcing the minimum or essential aspect of a statement. In the Septuagint and New Testament, γέ appears much less frequently than other particles (such as δέ or καί), and its position is characteristically postpositive (it follows the word it modifies). English versions vary in whether they translate γέ, as its nuance does not always have a direct equivalent. In some contexts, it may be rendered 'at least', 'indeed', or left untranslated. Combinations with other particles (e.g., καὶ γέ, εἰ γέ, οὐδὲ γέ) are common and can further modify its scope. It differs from ἄρα or δή by being weaker and more focused on simple restriction or emphasis. Its use declines in later Greek.

Original Strong's Gloss (1890)

a primary particle of emphasis or qualification (often used with other particles prefixed):--and besides, doubtless, at least, yet.

Root Family

γῆ (gē) — earth, land, soil, ground

Root γε- to emphasize, to underline, to limit

Strong's	Lemma	SIBI-P1
G1093	γῆ	O land

Word Forms

1 distinct form

SIDANCE	Surface	Transliteration	Morphology	Common	SIBI-P1	SIBI-P2	Occurrences
`G1065-01`	γε	ge	`T`	indeed	O land	indeed	26

Occurrences in Scripture

26 occurrences

SIDANCE	Reference	Word	Transliteration	Morphology	Common	SIBI-P1	SIBI-P2
`G1065-01`	Matthew 6:1	γε	ge	`T`	indeed	O land	indeed
`G1065-01`	Matthew 7:20	γε	ge	`T`	indeed	O land	indeed
`G1065-01`	Matthew 9:17	γε	ge	`T`	indeed	O land	indeed
`G1065-01`	Matthew 17:26	γε	ge	`T`	indeed	O land	indeed
`G1065-01`	Luke 5:36	γε	ge	`T`	indeed	O land	indeed
`G1065-01`	Luke 5:37	γε	ge	`T`	indeed	O land	indeed
`G1065-01`	Luke 10:6	γε	ge	`T`	indeed	O land	indeed
`G1065-01`	Luke 11:8	γε	ge	`T`	at least	O land	at least
`G1065-01`	Luke 13:9	γε	ge	`T`	indeed	O land	indeed
`G1065-01`	Luke 14:32	γε	ge	`T`	indeed	O land	indeed
`G1065-01`	Luke 18:5	γε	ge	`T`	yet	O land	indeed
`G1065-01`	Luke 24:21	γε	ge	`T`	indeed	O land	indeed
`G1065-01`	Acts 2:18	γε	ge	`T`	even	O land	even
`G1065-01`	Acts 8:30	γε	ge	`T`	you	O land	indeed
`G1065-01`	Acts 17:27	γε	ge	`T`	indeed	O land	indeed
`G1065-01`	Acts 17:27	γε	ge-2	`T`	indeed	O land	indeed
`G1065-01`	Romans 8:32	γε	ge	`T`	indeed	O land	indeed
`G1065-01`	1 Corinthians 4:8	γε	ge	`T`	indeed	O land	indeed
`G1065-01`	1 Corinthians 6:3	γε	ge	`T`	more	O land	at least
`G1065-01`	1 Corinthians 9:2	γε	ge	`T`	at least	O land	at least
`G1065-01`	2 Corinthians 5:3	γε	ge	`T`	indeed	O land	indeed
`G1065-01`	2 Corinthians 11:16	γε	ge	`T`	indeed	O land	indeed
`G1065-01`	Galatians 3:4	γε	ge	`T`	indeed	O land	indeed
`G1065-01`	Ephesians 3:2	γε	ge	`T`	indeed	O land	indeed
`G1065-01`	Ephesians 4:21	γε	ge	`T`	indeed	O land	indeed
`G1065-01`	Colossians 1:23	γε	ge	`T`	indeed	O land	indeed

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