The meaning of “ὅπου”
Understanding hópou reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
in what place, where(-as, -soever), whither (+ soever). - what(-ever) where, i.e. at whichever spot
ὅπου
in what place, where(-as, -soever), whither (+ soever). - what(-ever) where, i.e. at whichever spot
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: ὅπου (hópou) | |
| Luke 12:34 | “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” Word: ὅπου (hópou) | |
| Acts 17:1 | “Now when they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews:” Word: ὅπου (hópou) | |
| 1 Corinthians 3:3 | “For ye are yet carnal: for whereas there is among you envying, and strife, and divisions, are ye not carnal, and walk as men?” Word: ὅπου (hópou) | |
| Hebrews 9:16 | “For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator.” Word: ὅπου (hópou) |