The meaning of “ὅστις”
Understanding hóstis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
X and (they), (such) as, (they) that, in that they, what(-soever), whereas ye, (they) which, who(-soever). - which some,...
ὅστις
X and (they), (such) as, (they) that, in that they, what(-soever), whereas ye, (they) which, who(-soever). - which some, i.e. any that - also (definite) which same
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 18:28 | “But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest.” Word: ὅστις (hóstis) | |
| Acts 13:43 | “Now when the congregation was broken up, many of the Jews and religious proselytes followed Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.” Word: ὅστις (hóstis) | |
| Galatians 5:4 | “Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.” Word: ὅστις (hóstis) | |
| 2 Thessalonians 1:9 | “Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;” Word: ὅστις (hóstis) | |
| Hebrews 10:8 | “Above when he said, Sacrifice and offering and burnt offerings and offering for sin thou wouldest not, neither hadst pleasure therein; which are offered by the law;” Word: ὅστις (hóstis) |