Strong’s G1170

δεῖνα

Part of speech

Adjective

Transliteration

deina

Pronunciation

DAY-nah

Definition

a certain one, so-and-so

Meaning

so and so, such a one, where the name of the person is known but not used.

Usage

In the New Testament, δεῖνα is used as an indefinite pronoun to refer to a person whose name is either unknown or deliberately not mentioned. It functions similarly to the English "so-and-so" or "a certain person." This term is used to maintain anonymity or to focus on the action rather than the identity of the person involved.

Bible references

Matthew 26:18