Definition
ὥσ-τε
consecutive particle,
1. with infin., expressing result, so as to: Matthew 8:24; 12:22, Mark 1:27, Luke 5:7, Acts 1:19, Romans 7:6, 1 Corinthians 1:7, Hebrews 13:6, al.; of a designed result, Matthew 10:1, Luke 4:29, al.; preceded by οὕτως, Acts 14:1; by τοσοῦτος, Matthew 15:33.
2. C. indic.,
(a) so that: Galatians 2:13, preceded by οὕτως, John 3:16;
(b) so then, therefore: Matthew 12:12, Mark 2:28, Romans 7:4, 1 Corinthians 3:7, Galatians 3:9, al.
3. so then, therefore: with subjc., 1 Corinthians 5:8; with imperat., 1 Corinthians 3:21; 4:5, Philippians 2:12, 1 Thessalonians 4:18, 1 Peter 4:19, al
Hebrew words it translates
The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ὥστε:
Usage patterns
Occurrences
83 total
- It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is intolerable even among pagans: A man has his father’s wife.
- 1 Corinthians 5:8ὥστε · ThereforeTherefore let us keep the feast, not with the old bread, leavened with malice and wickedness, but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and of truth.
- 1 Corinthians 7:38Ὥστε · So thenSo then, he who marries the virgin does well, but he who does not marry her does even better.
- 1 Corinthians 10:12Ὥστε · SoSo the one who thinks he is standing firm should be careful not to fall.
- 1 Corinthians 11:27Ὥστε · ThereforeTherefore, whoever eats the bread or drinks the cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of sinning against the body and blood of the Lord.
- 1 Corinthians 11:33Ὥστε · SoSo, my brothers, when you come together to eat, wait for one another.
- 1 Corinthians 13:2ὥστε · so asIf I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have absolute faith so as to move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing.
- 1 Corinthians 14:22Ὥστε · thenTongues, then, are a sign, not for believers, but for unbelievers. Prophecy, however, is for believers, not for unbelievers.
- 1 Corinthians 14:39Ὥστε · SoSo, my brothers, be eager to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues.
- 1 Corinthians 15:58Ὥστε · ThereforeTherefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
- 2 Corinthians 1:8ὥστε · so thatWe do not want you to be unaware, brothers, of the hardships we encountered in the province of Asia. We were under a burden far beyond our ability to endure, so that we despaired even of life.
- 2 Corinthians 2:7ὥστε · SoSo instead, you ought to forgive and comfort him, so that he will not be overwhelmed by excessive sorrow.
- 2 Corinthians 3:7ὥστε · thatNow if the ministry of death, which was engraved in letters on stone, came with such glory that the Israelites could not gaze at the face of Moses because of its fleeting glory,
- 2 Corinthians 4:12ὥστε · So thenSo then, death is at work in us, but life is at work in you.
- 2 Corinthians 5:16Ὥστε · SoSo from now on we regard no one according to the flesh. Although we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer.
- 2 Corinthians 5:17ὥστε · ThereforeTherefore if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come!
- 2 Corinthians 7:7ὥστε · so that…and not only by his arrival, but also by the comfort he had received from you. He told us about your longing, your mourning, and your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced all the more.
- Galatians 2:13ὥστε · so thatThe other Jews joined him in his hypocrisy, so that by their hypocrisy even Barnabas was led astray.
- Galatians 3:9ὥστε · SoSo those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith.
- Galatians 3:24ὥστε · SoSo the law became our guardian to lead us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
- Galatians 4:7ὥστε · SoSo you are no longer a slave, but a son; and since you are a son, you are also an heir through God.
- Galatians 4:16ὥστεHave I now become your enemy by telling you the truth?
- Philippians 1:13ὥστε · As a resultAs a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.
- Philippians 2:12Ὥστε · ThereforeTherefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.
- Philippians 4:1Ὥστε · ThereforeTherefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you must stand firm in the Lord, my beloved.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:7ὥστε · As a resultAs a result, you have become an example to all the believers in Macedonia and Achaia.
- 1 Thessalonians 1:8ὥστε · so thatFor not only did the message of the Lord ring out from you to Macedonia and Achaia, but your faith in God has gone out to every place, so that we have no need to say anything more.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:18Ὥστε · ThereforeTherefore encourage one another with these words.
- 2 Thessalonians 1:4ὥστε · That is whyThat is why we boast among God’s churches about your perseverance and faith in the face of all the persecution and affliction you are enduring.
- 2 Thessalonians 2:4ὥστε · SoHe will oppose and exalt himself above every so-called god or object of worship. So he will seat himself in the temple of God, proclaiming himself to be God.
- Hebrews 13:6Ὥστε · SoSo we say with confidence: “The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?”
- 1 Peter 1:21ὥστε · and soThrough Him you believe in God, who raised Him from the dead and glorified Him; and so your faith and hope are in God.
- 1 Peter 4:19Ὥστε · So thenSo then, those who suffer according to God’s will should entrust their souls to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.