The meaning of “ὅσιος”
Understanding hósios reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
of uncertain affinity; properly, right (by intrinsic or divine character; thus distinguished from 1342, which refers rat...
ὅσιος
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)
Occurrences in the Bible
| 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.” Word: ὅσιος (hósios) | |
| 1 Timothy 2:8 | “I will therefore that men pray every where, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.” Word: ὅσιος (hósios) | |
| Titus 1:8 | “But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;” Word: ὅσιος (hósios) | |
| Hebrews 7:26 | “For such an high priest became us, who is holy, harmless, undefiled, separate from sinners, and made higher than the heavens;” Word: ὅσιος (hósios) | |
| 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.” Word: ὅσιος (hósios) |