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GreekG2531Conjunction

καθώς

kathōs

180Occurrences
G2531Strong's #
ConjunctionPart of Speech

Definition

Quick Definition(Strong's Concordance)

just (or inasmuch) as, that

from G2596 (κατά) and G5613 (ὡς);

Full Lexicon Entry(Abbott-Smith)
Hellenistic for καθά, which see, καθάπερ, καθό, καθότι, according even just as: (see: καθά), *οὕτως *. . κ.; ellipsis of οὕτως, with other elliptical constructions 12; καθὼς γέγραπται, introducing subst. clause as object of verb (as in Heb.), after verbs of speaking; of proportion and degree of time .

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Grammar & Morphology

Part of Speech

Conjunction

Morphology Code

G:CONJ

Full Description

Greek Conjunction

Occurrences

καθώς appears 180 times in the New Testament.

Distribution by Book

John
32
1 Corinthians
19
Romans
19
Luke
17
1 Thessalonians
12
2 Corinthians
12
Acts
11
Ephesians
10

Key Passages

1 Corinthians 1:6BSB

because our testimony about Christ was confirmed in you.

1 Thessalonians 4:1BSB

Finally, brothers, we ask and encourage you in the Lord Jesus to live in a way that is pleasing to God, just as you have received from us. This is how you already live, so you should do so all the more.

Acts 7:48BSB

However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands. As the prophet says:

John 15:4BSB

Remain in Me, and I will remain in you. Just as no branch can bear fruit by itself unless it remains in the vine, neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in Me.

Luke 5:14BSB

“Do not tell anyone,” Jesus instructed him. “But go, show yourself to the priest and present the offering Moses prescribed for your cleansing, as a testimony to them.”

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