The meaning of “ὅσιος”

Understanding hósios reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

G3741

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ὅσιος

Phonetichos'-ee-os

Transliterationhósios

Grammar Code

G:A

Greek Adjective

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of uncertain affinity; properly, right (by intrinsic or divine character; thus distinguished from 1342, which refers rather to human statutes and relations; from ἱερός, which denotes formal consecration holy, mercy, shalt be. - and from ἅγιος, which relates to purity from defilement), i.e. hallowed (pious, sacred, sure)

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

8 total references

Reference	Text
Acts 13:34	“And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he said on this wise, I will give you the sure mercies of David.”
1 Timothy 2:8	“I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.”
Titus 1:8	“But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;”
Hebrews 7:26	“For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;”
Revelation 16:5	“And I heard the angel of the waters say, Thou art righteous, O Lord, which art, and wast, and shalt be, because thou hast judged thus.”

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Total Occurrences

Most Frequent Book

Acts

Book Distribution

Acts3

1 Timothy1

Titus1

Hebrews1

Revelation2

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