ὑμῖν
hymîn
G5213
SILEX Entry
Definition
Second person plural dative pronoun; denotes the indirect object, means, interest, or relation involving 'you (plural).' In Koine Greek, ὑμῖν is used when addressing more than one person and typically functions as the recipient or beneficiary in a sentence, e.g., 'to you,' 'for you,' 'among you.' It is always plural, distinguishing it from singular forms. The form can also serve for emphasis (contrast 'to/for you' versus others), or in reflexive construction as 'to yourselves.'
Semantic Range
to you (plural), for you (plural), among you (plural), with you (plural), on your behalf (plural), to yourselves (plural)
Root / Etymology
ὑμῖν is the dative plural form of the personal pronoun ὑμεῖς ('you', plural), from the root ὑμ- with the dative plural ending -ῖν. Related to the pronoun ἐγώ ('I'), σύ ('you', singular). The pronoun series is Indo-European in origin, but the specific Greek forms developed through regular phonological and morphological changes.
Historical & Contextual Notes
In classical and Hellenistic Greek, ὑμῖν is standard for dative plural 'you.' Its usage is regular and well-attested since Homeric times, persisting through Attic, Hellenistic, and Koine periods. In New Testament and Septuagint texts, ὑμῖν nearly always addresses groups—such as disciples, assemblies, or communities. English translations often render ὑμῖν as 'you,' 'to you,' 'for you,' but modern English typically does not differentiate between singular and plural 'you,' potentially obscuring collective or corporate address in the original. Unlike singular σοί or σοι, ὑμῖν cannot refer to a single person. In colloquial Koine, the use of ὑμῖν was maintained as literary standard, even if some dialects developed analytic constructions. No notable theological or anachronistic implications attend its use.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
irregular dative case of ὑμεῖς; to (with or by) you:--ye, you, your(-selves).
Root Family
ὑμ- (hymâs) — you (plural), you all, direct object of verb or preposition
Word Forms
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Occurrences in Scripture
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