Berean Strong's Lexicon homoios: Like, similar, resembling Original Word: ὅμοιος Word Origin: Derived from the base of ὁμός (homos), meaning "same" or "together." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is כָּמוֹ (kamo), Strong's Hebrew 3644, meaning "like" or "as." Usage: The Greek word "homoios" is used to describe something that is similar or comparable to something else. It often appears in parables and teachings of Jesus to draw comparisons between earthly and heavenly realities, illustrating spiritual truths through familiar concepts. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of likeness was significant in philosophy and rhetoric. Philosophers like Plato used analogies to explain complex ideas, a method that is mirrored in the teaching style of Jesus. The use of "homoios" in the New Testament reflects this cultural practice, making spiritual truths accessible to a diverse audience. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as homou Definition like, resembling, the same as NASB Translation like (43), one like (2), same (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3664: ὅμοιοςὅμοιος (on the accent cf. (Chandler §§ 384, 385); Winers Grammar, 52 (51); Alexander Buttmann (1873) Ausf. Spr. § 11 Anm. 9), ὁμοία, ὅμοιον, also of two term. (once in the N. T., Revelation 4:3 Rst G L T Tr WH; cf. Winers Grammar, § 11, 1; (Buttmann, 26 (23))) (from ὁμός (akin to ἅμα (which see), Latinsimilis, English same, etc.)) (from Homer down), like, similar, resembling: a. like i. e. resembling: τίνι, in form or look, John 9:9; Revelation 1:13, 15; Revelation 2:18; Revelation 4:6f.; b. like i. e. corresponding or equivalent to, the same as: ὅμοιον τούτοις τρόπον, Jude 1:7; equal in strength, Revelation 13:4; in power and attractions, Revelation 18:18; in authority, Matthew 22:39; Mark 12:31 (here T WH omit; Tr marginal reading brackets ὅμοιον); in mind and character, τίνος (cf. Winers Grammar, 195 (183) (cf. § 28, 2); Buttmann, § 132, 24), John 8:55 R G T Tr marginal reading (see above). From the base of homou; similar (in appearance or character) -- like, + manner. see GREEK homou Englishman's Concordance Matthew 11:16 Adj-NNPGRK: γενεὰν ταύτην ὁμοία ἐστὶν παιδίοις NAS: generation? It is like children KJV: It is like unto children INT: generation this like it is to little children Matthew 13:31 Adj-NFS Matthew 13:33 Adj-NFS Matthew 13:44 Adj-NFS Matthew 13:45 Adj-NFS Matthew 13:47 Adj-NFS Matthew 13:52 Adj-NMS Matthew 20:1 Adj-NFS Matthew 22:39 Adj-NFS Luke 6:47 Adj-NMS Luke 6:48 Adj-NMS Luke 6:49 Adj-NMS Luke 7:31 Adj-NMP Luke 7:32 Adj-NMP Luke 12:36 Adj-NMP Luke 13:18 Adj-NFS Luke 13:19 Adj-NFS Luke 13:21 Adj-NFS John 8:55 Adj-NMS John 9:9 Adj-NMS Acts 17:29 Adj-AMS Galatians 5:21 Adj-NNP 1 John 3:2 Adj-NMP Jude 1:7 Adj-AMS Revelation 1:13 Adj-AMS Strong's Greek 3664 |