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ὅστις

hostis, hētiswho/whichHow to read Greek
greekNew Testament139 occurrences22 books133 verses

Definition

ὅστις, ἥτις, ὅ τι (also written ὅ, τι and ὅτι; see LS, see word; WH, §411; Tdf., Pr., 111), in NT scarcely ever except in nom. (M, Pr., 91), the only instance of the oblique cases being found in ἕως ὅτου (see: ἕως), relative of indef. reference (related to simple ὅς as Lat. quisquis to qui),

whoever, anyone who;

(a) of an indef. person or thing: in general statements, Matthew 5:39, 41; 13:12, and freq., Luke 14:27, Galatians 5:4, al.; in relative sentences, Matthew 7:26, Luke 15:7, Philippians 3:7, al.; πᾶς, with indic., Matthew 7:24; 10:32; ὅ ἄν (ἐάν), with subjc., Matthew 12:50; 13:12, John 14:13, 1 Corinthians 16:2, Galatians 5:10, al.;

(b) of a definite person or thing, indicating quality, "either generic, which, as other like things, or essential, which by its very nature" (Hort on 1 Peter 2:11), who is such as: Matthew 2:6; 7:26, Luke 2:10; 7:37, John 8:53, Acts 7:53, Romans 6:2, 1 Corinthians 3:17, Galatians 4:24, Ephesians 1:23, al.;

(with) where the relative sentence expresses a reason, consequence, etc. (M, Pr., 92), seeing that he (it, they), and he (it, they): Luke 8:3; 10:42, Acts 10:47; 11:28, Philippians 4:3, al.;

(d) as in Ionic and late Greek (Bl., §50, 1; M, Pr., l.with), differing but little from ὅς: Luke 2:4; 9:30, Acts 17:10, Revelation 12:13.

Hebrew words it translates

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

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

139 total
  1. Philippians 1:28ἥτις · [This]
    …without being frightened in any way by those who oppose you. This is a clear sign of their destruction but of your salvation, and it is from God.
  2. Philippians 2:20ὅστις · who
    I have nobody else like him who will genuinely care for your needs.
  3. Philippians 3:7ἅτινα · whatever
    But whatever was gain to me I count as loss for the sake of Christ.
  4. Philippians 4:3αἵτινες · who
    Yes, and I ask you, my true yokefellow, to help these women who have contended at my side for the gospel, along with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the Book of Life.
  5. Colossians 2:23ἅτινά · Such [restrictions]
    Such restrictions indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-prescribed worship, their false humility, and their harsh treatment of the body; but they are of no value against the indulgence of the flesh.
  6. Colossians 3:5ἥτις · which
    Put to death, therefore, the components of your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires, and greed, which is idolatry.
  7. Colossians 4:11οἵτινες · [and] they
    Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.
  8. 2 Thessalonians 1:9οἵτινες · [They]
    They will suffer the penalty of eternal destruction, separated from the presence of the Lord and the glory of His might,
  9. 1 Timothy 1:4αἵτινες · which
    …or devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculation rather than the stewardship of God’s work, which is by faith.
  10. 1 Timothy 3:15ἥτις · which
    …in case I am delayed, so that you will know how each one must conduct himself in God’s household, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and foundation of the truth.
  11. 1 Timothy 6:9αἵτινες · that
    Those who want to be rich, however, fall into temptation and become ensnared by many foolish and harmful desires that plunge them into ruin and destruction.
  12. 2 Timothy 1:5ἥτις · which
    I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first dwelt in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice, and I am convinced is in you as well.
  13. 2 Timothy 2:2οἵτινες · who
    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.
  14. 2 Timothy 2:18οἵτινες · who
    …who have deviated from the truth. They say that the resurrection has already occurred, and they undermine the faith of some.
  15. Titus 1:11οἵτινες · [they]
    …who must be silenced. For the sake of dishonorable gain, they undermine entire households and teach things they should not.
  16. Hebrews 2:3ἥτις · [ This salvation ]
    …how shall we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? This salvation was first announced by the Lord, was confirmed to us by those who heard Him,
  17. Hebrews 8:5οἵτινες · [The place where]
    The place where they serve is a copy and shadow of what is in heaven. This is why Moses was warned when he was about to build the tabernacle: “See to it that you make everything according to the pattern shown you on the mountain.”
  18. Hebrews 8:6ἥτις · [and]
    Now, however, Jesus has received a much more excellent ministry, just as the covenant He mediates is better and is founded on better promises.
  19. Hebrews 9:2ἥτις · This
    A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place.
  20. Hebrews 9:9ἥτις · [It is]
    It is an illustration for the present time, because the gifts and sacrifices being offered were unable to cleanse the conscience of the worshiper.
  21. Hebrews 10:8αἵτινες · [although]
    In the passage above He says, “Sacrifices and offerings, burnt offerings and sin offerings You did not desire, nor did You delight in them” (although they are offered according to the law).
  22. Hebrews 10:11αἵτινες · which
    Day after day every priest stands to minister and to offer again and again the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins.
  23. Hebrews 10:35ἥτις · [it]
    So do not throw away your confidence; it holds a great reward.
  24. Hebrews 12:5ἥτις · that
    And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you.
  25. Hebrews 13:7οἵτινες · who
    Remember your leaders who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.
  26. James 2:10Ὅστις · Whoever
    Whoever keeps the whole law but stumbles at just one point is guilty of breaking all of it.
  27. James 4:14οἵτινες · You
    You do not even know what will happen tomorrow! What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.
  28. 1 Peter 2:11αἵτινες · which
    Beloved, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from the desires of the flesh, which war against your soul.
  29. 2 Peter 2:1οἵτινες · [They]
    Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves.
  30. 1 John 1:2ἥτις · that
    And this is the life that was revealed; we have seen it and testified to it, and we proclaim to you the eternal life that was with the Father and was revealed to us.
  31. Revelation 1:7οἵτινες · those who
    Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him—even those who pierced Him. And all the tribes of the earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen.
  32. Revelation 1:12ἥτις · that
    Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned, I saw seven golden lampstands,
  33. Revelation 2:24οἵτινες · [and]
    But I say to the rest of you in Thyatira, who do not hold to her teaching and have not learned the so-called deep things of Satan: I will place no further burden upon you
  34. Revelation 9:4οἵτινες · who
    They were told not to harm the grass of the earth or any plant or tree, but only those who did not have the seal of God on their foreheads.
  35. Revelation 11:8ἥτις
    Their bodies will lie in the street of the great city—figuratively called Sodom and Egypt—where their Lord was also crucified.
  36. Revelation 12:13ἥτις · who
    And when the dragon saw that he had been thrown to the earth, he pursued the woman who had given birth to the male child.
  37. Revelation 17:12οἵτινες · who
    The ten horns you saw are ten kings who have not yet received a kingdom, but will receive one hour of authority as kings along with the beast.
  38. Revelation 19:2ἥτις · who
    For His judgments are true and just. He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. He has avenged the blood of His servants that was poured out by her hand.”
  39. Revelation 20:4οἵτινες · those who
    Then I saw the thrones, and those seated on them had been given authority to judge. And I saw the souls of those who had been beheaded for their testimony of Jesus and for the word of God, and those who had not worshiped the beast or its image and had not received its mark on their foreheads or hands. And they came to life and reigned with Christ for a thousand years.