The meaning of “ὅμως”
Understanding hómōs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
adverb from the base of ὁμοῦ and even, nevertheless, though but. - at the same time, i.e. (conjunctionally) notwithstand...
ὅμως
adverb from the base of ὁμοῦ and even, nevertheless, though but. - at the same time, i.e. (conjunctionally) notwithstanding, yet still
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 12:42 | “Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:” Word: ὅμως (hómōs) | |
| 1 Corinthians 14:7 | “And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?” Word: ὅμως (hómōs) | |
| Galatians 3:15 | “Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man’s covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto.” Word: ὅμως (hómōs) |