The meaning of “ὅδε”
Understanding hóde reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
he, she, such, these, thus. - the same, i.e. this or that one (plural these or those) - often used as a personal pronoun
ὅδε
he, she, such, these, thus. - the same, i.e. this or that one (plural these or those) - often used as a personal pronoun
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 10:39 | “And she had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word.” Word: ὅδε (hóde) | |
| Acts 21:11 | “And when he was come unto us, he took Paul’s girdle, and bound his own hands and feet, and said, Thus saith the Holy Ghost, So shall the Jews at Jerusalem bind the man that owneth this girdle, and shall deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.” Word: ὅδε (hóde) | |
| James 4:13 | “Go to now, ye that say, To day or to morrow we will go into such a city, and continue there a year, and buy and sell, and get gain:” Word: ὅδε (hóde) | |
| Revelation 2:18 | “And unto the angel of the church in Thyatira write; These things saith the Son of God, who hath his eyes like unto a flame of fire, and his feet are like fine brass;” Word: ὅδε (hóde) |