Strong's Lexicon hosper: Just as, even as, as Original Word: ὥσπερ Word Origin: Derived from ὡς (hōs), meaning "as" or "like," combined with περ (per), an emphatic particle. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ὥσπερ, similar comparative expressions can be found in Hebrew, such as כְּ (ke), meaning "like" or "as." Usage: The Greek conjunction ὥσπερ (hosper) is used to draw a comparison or analogy between two entities or actions. It emphasizes similarity or equivalence, often introducing a simile or metaphor. In the New Testament, it is used to illustrate spiritual truths by comparing them to familiar concepts or experiences. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, rhetoric and philosophy often employed analogies and comparisons to convey complex ideas in a relatable manner. The use of ὥσπερ in the New Testament reflects this cultural practice, helping early Christian audiences understand spiritual teachings through familiar comparisons. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originsee hos, and per. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3746: ὅσπερὅσπερ, ἤπερ, ὅπερ, see ὅς, ἡ, ὁ, 10. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance whomsoever. From hos and per; who especially -- whomsoever. see GREEK hos see GREEK per Forms and Transliterations όνπερ όπερLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance ὅσιος — 3 Occ.ὁσίους — 1 Occ. ὁσιότητι — 2 Occ. ὁσίως — 1 Occ. ὀσμὴ — 2 Occ. ὀσμὴν — 3 Occ. ὀσμῆς — 1 Occ. ὅσα — 56 Occ. ὅσαι — 1 Occ. ὅσῳ — 3 Occ. ὅσοι — 29 Occ. ὅσον — 17 Occ. ὅσους — 3 Occ. ὀστέα — 1 Occ. ὀστέων — 3 Occ. Ὀστοῦν — 1 Occ. αἵτινες — 10 Occ. ἅτινα — 6 Occ. ἥτις — 38 Occ. οἵτινες — 60 Occ. |
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