The meaning of “ὅθεν”
Understanding hóthen reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
from thence, (from) whence, where(-by, -fore, -upon). - from which place or source or cause (adverb or conjunction)
ὅθεν
from thence, (from) whence, where(-by, -fore, -upon). - from which place or source or cause (adverb or conjunction)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 25:24 | “Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:” Word: ὅθεν (hóthen) | |
| Luke 11:24 | “When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out.” Word: ὅθεν (hóthen) | |
| Acts 26:19 | “Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:” Word: ὅθεν (hóthen) | |
| Hebrews 8:3 | “For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices: wherefore it is of necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer.” Word: ὅθεν (hóthen) | |
| 1 John 2:18 | “Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.” Word: ὅθεν (hóthen) |