The meaning of “οἷος”
Understanding hoîos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
probably akin to ὁ, ὅς, and ὅσος so (as), such as, what (manner of), which. - such or what sort of (as a correlation or ...
οἷος
probably akin to ὁ, ὅς, and ὅσος so (as), such as, what (manner of), which. - such or what sort of (as a correlation or exclamation) - especially the neuter (adverbially) with negative, not so
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 24:21 | “For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.” Word: οἷος (hoîos) | |
| Luke 9:55 | “But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.” Word: οἷος (hoîos) | |
| 1 Corinthians 15:48 | “As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly.” Word: οἷος (hoîos) | |
| Philippians 1:30 | “Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me. ” Word: οἷος (hoîos) | |
| 2 Timothy 3:11 | “Persecutions, afflictions, which came unto me at Antioch, at Iconium, at Lystra; what persecutions I endured: but out of them all the Lord delivered me.” Word: οἷος (hoîos) |