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ὅς

hos, hēwhichHow to read Greek
greekNew Testament1,410 occurrences27 books1,230 verses

Definition

ὅς, ἥ, ὅ,

the postpositive article (ἄρθρον ὑποτακτικόν).

I. As demonstr. pron. = οὗτος, ὅδε, this, that, also for αὐτός, chiefly in nom.: ὅς δέ, but he (cf. ἦ δὲ ὅς, frequently in Plat.), Mark 15:23, John 5:11; ὃς μὲν . . . ὃς δέ, the one . . . the other, Matthew 21:35; 22:5; 25:15, Luke 23:33, Acts 27:14, Romans 14:5, 1 Corinthians 11:21, 2 Corinthians 2:18, Jude 22; neut., ὃ μὲν . . . ὃ δέ, the one . . . the other, some . . . some, Matthew 13:8, 23, Romans 9:21; ὃς (ὃ) μὲν . . . (ἄλλος (ἄλλο)) . . . ἕτερος, Mark 4:4, Luke 8:5, 1 Corinthians 12:8-10; οὓς μέν, absol., 1 Corinthians 12:28; ὃς μὲν . . . ὁ δέ, Romans 14:2.

II. As relat. pron., who, which, what, that;

1. agreeing in gender with its antecedent, but differently governed as to case: Matthew 2:9, Luke 9:9, Acts 20:18, Romans 2:29, al. mult.

2. In variation from the common construction;

(a) in gender, agreeing with a noun in apposition to the antecedent: Mark 15:16, Galatians 3:16, Ephesians 6:17, al.; constr. ad sensum: John 6:9, Colossians 2:19, 1 Timothy 3:16, Revelation 13:14, al.;

(b) in number, constr. ad sensum: Acts 15:36, 2 Peter 3:1;

(with) in case, by attraction to the case of the antecedent (Bl., §50, 2): John 4:18, Acts 3:21, Romans 15:18, 1 Corinthians 6:19, Ephesians 1:8, al.

3. The neut. ὅ with nouns of other gender and with phrases, which thing, which term: Mark 3:17; 12:42, John 1:39, Colossians 3:14, al.; with a sentence, Acts 2:32, Galatians 2:10, 1 John 2:8, al.

4. With ellipse of a demonstrative (οὗτος or ἐκεῖνος), before or after: before, Matthew 20:23, Luke 7:43, Romans 10:14, al.; after, Matthew 10:38, Mark 9:40, John 19:22, Romans 2:1 al.

5. Expressing purpose, end or cause: Matthew 11:10 (who = that he may), Mark 1:2, Hebrews 12:6 al.

6. C. prep, as periphrasis for conjc.: ἀνθ᾽ ὧν ( = ἀντὶ τούτων ὧν), because, Luke 1:20, al.; wherefore, Luke 12:3; ἐξ οὗ, since, for that, Romans 5:12; ἀφ᾽ οὗ, since (temporal), Luke 13:25; ἐξ οὗ, whence, Philippians 3:20; etc.

7. With particles: ὃς ἄν (ἐάν), see: ἄν, ἐάν; ὃς καί, Mark 3:19, John 21:20, Romans 5:2, al.; ὃς καὶ αὐτός, Matthew 27:57.

8. Gen., οὗ, absol., as adv. (see: οὗ).

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ὅς:

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

1,410 total
  1. 2 Thessalonians 2:8ὃν · whom
    And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will slay with the breath of His mouth and annihilate by the majesty of His arrival.
  2. 2 Thessalonians 2:9οὗ
    The coming of the lawless one will be accompanied by the working of Satan, with every kind of power, sign, and false wonder,
  3. 2 Thessalonians 2:10ὧν
    …and with every wicked deception directed against those who are perishing, because they refused the love of the truth that would have saved them.
  4. 2 Thessalonians 2:14ὃ · this
    To this He called you through our gospel, so that you may share in the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.
  5. 2 Thessalonians 2:15ἃς
    Therefore, brothers, stand firm and cling to the traditions we taught you, whether by speech or by letter.
  6. 2 Thessalonians 3:3ὃς · [and He]
    But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and guard you from the evil one.
  7. 2 Thessalonians 3:4ἃ · what
    And we have confidence in the Lord that you are doing and will continue to do what we command.
  8. 2 Thessalonians 3:6ἣν
    Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who leads an undisciplined life that is not in keeping with the tradition you received from us.
  9. 2 Thessalonians 3:17ὅ · This
    This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. This is my mark in every letter; it is the way I write.
  10. 1 Timothy 1:6ὧν · from [ these ways ]
    Some have strayed from these ways and turned aside to empty talk.
  11. 1 Timothy 1:7ἃ · what
    They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not understand what they are saying or that which they so confidently assert.
  12. 1 Timothy 1:11ὃ · with which
    …that agrees with the glorious gospel of the blessed God, with which I have been entrusted.
  13. 1 Timothy 1:15ὧν · of whom
    This is a trustworthy saying, worthy of full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am the worst.
  14. 1 Timothy 1:19ἥν · which
    …holding on to faith and a good conscience, which some have rejected and thereby shipwrecked their faith.
  15. 1 Timothy 1:20ὧν · Among [them]; οὓς · whom
    Among them are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan to be taught not to blaspheme.
  16. 1 Timothy 2:4ὃς · who
    …who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
  17. 1 Timothy 2:7ὃ · [this reason]
    For this reason I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a faithful and true teacher of the Gentiles. I am telling the truth; I am not lying about anything.
  18. 1 Timothy 2:10ὃ · [as]
    …but with good deeds, as is proper for women who profess to worship God.
  19. 1 Timothy 3:16Ὃς · [He]
    By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, was taken up in glory.
  20. 1 Timothy 4:3ἃ · that
    They will prohibit marriage and require abstinence from certain foods that God has created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and know the truth.
  21. 1 Timothy 4:6ᾗ · that
    By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.
  22. 1 Timothy 4:10ὅς · who
    To this end we labor and strive, because we have set our hope on the living God, who is the Savior of everyone, and especially of those who believe.
  23. 1 Timothy 4:14ὃ · which
    Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders.
  24. 1 Timothy 6:4ὧν · which
    …he is conceited and understands nothing. Instead, he has an unhealthy interest in controversies and disputes about words, out of which come envy, strife, abusive talk, evil suspicions,
  25. 1 Timothy 6:10ἧς · [it]
    For the love of money is the root of all kinds of evil. By craving it, some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many sorrows.
  26. 1 Timothy 6:12ἣν · which
    Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made the good confession before many witnesses.
  27. 1 Timothy 6:15ἣν · which
    …which the blessed and only Sovereign One—the King of kings and Lord of lords—will bring about in His own time.
  28. 1 Timothy 6:16ὃν · [Him]; ᾧ · To [Him be]
    He alone is immortal and dwells in unapproachable light. No one has ever seen Him, nor can anyone see Him. To Him be honor and eternal dominion! Amen.
  29. 1 Timothy 6:21ἥν · which
    …which some have professed and thus swerved away from the faith. Grace be with you all.
  30. 2 Timothy 1:3ᾧ · whom
    I thank God, whom I serve with a clear conscience as did my forefathers, as I constantly remember you night and day in my prayers.
  31. 2 Timothy 1:6ἣν · this; ὅ · which
    For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.
  32. 2 Timothy 1:11ὃ · which
    …to which I was appointed as a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher.
  33. 2 Timothy 1:12ἣν · this; ᾧ · whom
    For this reason, even though I suffer as I do, I am not ashamed; for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard what I have entrusted to Him for that day.
  34. 2 Timothy 1:13ὧν
    Hold on to the pattern of sound teaching you have heard from me, with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus.
  35. 2 Timothy 1:15ὧν · including
    You know that everyone in the province of Asia has deserted me, including Phygelus and Hermogenes.
  36. 2 Timothy 2:2ἃ · the things that
    And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well.
  37. 2 Timothy 2:7ὃ · what
    Consider what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all things.
  38. 2 Timothy 2:9ᾧ · which
    …for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!
  39. 2 Timothy 2:17ὧν · Among [them]
    …and the talk of such men will spread like gangrene. Among them are Hymenaeus and Philetus,
  40. 2 Timothy 2:20ἃ · Some; ἃ · others
    A large house contains not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay. Some indeed are for honorable use, but others are for common use.
  41. 2 Timothy 3:8ὃν · Just as
    Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these men oppose the truth. They are depraved in mind and disqualified from the faith.
  42. 2 Timothy 3:14οἷς · the things
    But as for you, continue in the things you have learned and firmly believed, since you know from whom you have learned them.
  43. 2 Timothy 4:8ὃν · which
    From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing.
  44. 2 Timothy 4:13ὃν · that
    When you come, bring the cloak that I left with Carpus at Troas, and my scrolls, especially the parchments.
  45. 2 Timothy 4:15ὃν · [him]
    You too should beware of him, for he has vigorously opposed our message.