Refiner Word Study ego (G1473)
G1473  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
ἐγώ
ego
334 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"I, gen., ἐμοῦ [μου], dat., ἐμοί [μοι], acc., ἐμέ [με]"

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Definition and meaning

What does ego mean in Greek?

334
Occurrences in Scripture
G1473
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

I, gen., ἐμοῦ [μου], dat., ἐμοί [μοι], acc., ἐμέ [με]

In the original Greek the word is written: ἐγώ

Historical context

What was happening when this word was written?

Roman-Occupied Judea (c. 4 BC-AD 30)

Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.

The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.

Scripture references

Top 10 Bible verses with ego

These are the most notable occurrences of ego (G1473) across the King James Bible.

Matthew 3:11

I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:

Matthew 3:14

But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me?

Matthew 5:22

But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.

Matthew 5:28

But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart.

Matthew 5:32

But I say unto you, That whosoever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced committeth adultery.

Matthew 5:34

But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne:

Matthew 5:39

But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.

Matthew 5:44

But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;

Matthew 8:7

And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him.

Matthew 8:9

For I am a man under authority, having soldiers under me: and I say to this man, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do this, and he doeth it.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about ego

What does ego mean in Greek?

Strong's G1473 (ego) is a Greek word that means: I, gen., ἐμοῦ [μου], dat., ἐμοί [μοι], acc., ἐμέ [με] It appears 334 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does ego appear in the Bible?

The word ego (G1473) appears 334 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G1473?

Strong's G1473 is ego, a Greek word defined as: I, gen., ἐμοῦ [μου], dat., ἐμοί [μοι], acc., ἐμέ [με]. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is ego in the Old Testament or New Testament?

ego is a Greek word found in the New Testament.