The meaning of “ὁποῖος”
Understanding hopoîos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
what manner (sort) of, such as whatsoever. - of what kind that, i.e. how (as) great (excellent) (specially, as an indefi...
ὁποῖος
what manner (sort) of, such as whatsoever. - of what kind that, i.e. how (as) great (excellent) (specially, as an indefinite correlative to the definite antecedent τοιοῦτος of quality)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 26:29 | “And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.” Word: ὁποῖος (hopoîos) | |
| 1 Corinthians 3:13 | “Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is.” Word: ὁποῖος (hopoîos) | |
| Galatians 2:6 | “But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth no man’s person:) for they who seemed to be somewhat in conference added nothing to me:” Word: ὁποῖος (hopoîos) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 1:9 | “For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God;” Word: ὁποῖος (hopoîos) | |
| James 1:24 | “For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.” Word: ὁποῖος (hopoîos) |