ὅσιος

hosiosAdjectiveG3741

sacred

From: of uncertain affinity; properly, right (by intrinsic or divine character; thus distinguished from 1342, which refers rather to human statutes and relations; from G2413 (ἱερός), which denotes formal consecration;

Short Definition

and from G40 (ἅγιος), which relates to purity from defilement), i.e. hallowed (pious, sacred, sure)

Full Lexicon Entry

religiously right, right­eous, pious, Holy: of men. ; by meton., ὁ. χεῖρας; of God., ὁ ὅ., of the Messiah" (LXX) ; τὰ ὅ. *Δανεὶδ πιστά *(Field, Notes, 121), (LXX).
Synonyms
see: ἅγιος
LXX Usage: chiefly for חָסִיד, also for טָהוֹר, יָשָׁר, תָּמִים

Grammar

Part of Speech Adjective

Morphology G:A

DescriptionGreek Adjective

Occurrences

8 times

Appears 8 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Acts
3
Revelation
2
1 Timothy
1
Hebrews
1
Titus
1

Key Passages

  • 1 Timothy 2:8
  • Acts 13:34
  • Acts 13:35
  • Acts 2:27
  • Hebrews 7:26

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