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 timesAppears 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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