καθώς

kathōsConjunctionG2531

as/just as

From: from G2596 (κατά) and G5613 (ὡς);

Short Definition

just (or inasmuch) as, that

Full Lexicon Entry

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 .

Grammar

Part of Speech Conjunction

Morphology G:CONJ

DescriptionGreek Conjunction

Occurrences

180 times

Appears 180 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
32
1 Corinthians
19
Romans
19
Luke
17
1 Thessalonians
12

Key Passages

  • 1 Corinthians 1:6
  • 1 Thessalonians 4:1
  • Acts 7:48
  • John 15:4
  • Luke 5:14

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