ὡς

hōsPrepositionG5613

as/when

From: probably adverb of comparative from G3739 (ὅς);

Short Definition

which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)

Full Lexicon Entry

with nom., with accusative, with prep., with verb., with ptcp. (the ptcp. however not having the special force wh. it has in cl.; see Bl., §73, 5; 74, 6), freq implying opinion or belief; so esp, with genitive absol. 2. Before numerals, about, nearly: , 3. Before adjectives and adverbs, how: with superl., ὡς τάχιστα, as quickly as possible.
II
As conjunction
1.temporal
awhen, since
bwhile, when, as long as
2.Final, in order that; with inf., in order to

Grammar

Part of Speech Preposition

Morphology G:PREP

DescriptionGreek Preposition

Occurrences

454 times

Appears 454 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
62
Revelation
58
Luke
53
Matthew
34
John
31

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 10:15
  • 2 Peter 1:19
  • Ephesians 5:23
  • Luke 16:1
  • Mark 8:9

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