Δέ

δέ (de)

Gloss: particle meaning and, but etc.

Strong's 1161

GK 1254

Frequency in New Testament 2792


 * classed as a particle or conjunctive particle rather then a conjunction.
 * Sometimes untranslated in English where it appears unnecessary.
 * Could imply some contrast (adversative, "but") between the two clauses linked, but sometimes this contrast is not very discernible and it is just a simple "and" linkage.
 * It used to mark the resumption of an interrupted discourse--where it can be translated as "now", "back to the original point...."
 * 5th most common word in the NT, as conjunction or conjunctive particle, comes after καί which is in 2nd place.
 * post-positive!