ὅπως

hopōsConjunctionG3704

that

From: from G3739 (ὅς) and G4459 (πῶς);

Short Definition

what(-ever) how, i.e. in the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual)

Full Lexicon Entry

I
Relat. adv. of manner, how: with indic.
II
Conj., with subjc. (in cl. also with opt., indic.: so in, LT, Tr.), in order that, to the end that, that
1.final, denoting purpose or design (in which the original idea of modality has been merged)
2.After verbs of asking, exhorting, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Conjunction

Morphology G:CONJ

DescriptionGreek Conjunction

Occurrences

52 times

Appears 52 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
17
Acts
14
Luke
7
2 Corinthians
2
Hebrews
2

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 1:29
  • Acts 24:26
  • Hebrews 2:9
  • Luke 7:3
  • Matthew 6:2

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