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G5210 · Greek · New Testament
ὑμεῖς
Humeis
Personal Pronoun, 2nd person plural
You (plural), you all

Definition

Humeis (G5210) is the second person plural personal pronoun: 'you all' or 'you' (plural). While English merges singular and plural 'you,' Greek preserves the distinction. Humeis addresses a community, a group — stressing collective identity and responsibility.

Usage & Theological Significance

Many NT commands use humeis — you all as a community. 'You (humeis) are the salt of the earth' (Matthew 5:13) and 'You (humeis) are the light of the world' (Matthew 5:14) address the collective community of disciples. 1 Corinthians 3:16 — 'Don't you (humeis) know that you (humeis) are God's temple?' — grounds individual holiness in corporate identity. The church's existence is radically communal: the 'you' of the NT is almost always plural.

Key Bible Verses

Matthew 5:13 You are the salt of the earth.
Matthew 5:14 You are the light of the world.
1 Corinthians 3:16 Don't you know that you yourselves are God's temple and that God's Spirit dwells in your midst?
John 15:27 And you also must testify, for you have been with me from the beginning.
Ephesians 2:8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith.

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