5209. humas
Berean Strong's 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

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word ὑμεῖς (humeis), which is the nominative plural form of the second person pronoun.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the Greek pronoun "humas," the concept of addressing a group is often conveyed in Hebrew through plural pronouns such as אַתֶּם (atem) for "you" (masculine plural) or אַתֵּן (aten) for "you" (feminine plural).

Usage: The Greek pronoun "humas" is the accusative plural form of "you," used to refer to multiple people being addressed directly. It is often used in the New Testament to address groups of believers, disciples, or audiences in letters and speeches. It emphasizes the direct involvement or action upon the group being addressed.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of the New Testament, "humas" is used in a variety of settings, from personal letters to public speeches. The use of the plural form reflects the communal nature of early Christian communities, where teachings and instructions were often directed to the collective body of believers. This reflects the cultural emphasis on community and shared identity within the early church.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
acc. of humeis, q.v.

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

Forms and Transliterations
υμας ὑμᾶς hymas hymâs umas
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