The meaning of “ὅπως”
Understanding hópōs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
because, how, (so) that, to, when. - what(-ever) how, i.e. in the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, ...
ὅπως
because, how, (so) that, to, when. - what(-ever) how, i.e. in the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual)
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 8:17 | “That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.” Word: ὅπως (hópōs) | |
| Luke 11:37 | “And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat.” Word: ὅπως (hópōs) | |
| Acts 15:17 | “That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things.” Word: ὅπως (hópōs) | |
| 1 Corinthians 1:29 | “That no flesh should glory in his presence.” Word: ὅπως (hópōs) | |
| Galatians 1:4 | “Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father:” Word: ὅπως (hópōs) |