The meaning of “οὗ”
Understanding hoû reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
genitive case of ὅς as adverb where(-in), whither(-soever). - at which place, i.e. where
οὗ
genitive case of ὅς as adverb where(-in), whither(-soever). - at which place, i.e. where
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 18:20 | “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” Word: οὗ (hoû) | |
| John 11:41 | “Then they took away the stone from the place where the dead was laid. And Jesus lifted up his eyes, and said, Father, I thank thee that thou hast heard me.” Word: οὗ (hoû) | |
| Romans 5:20 | “Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound:” Word: οὗ (hoû) | |
| 2 Corinthians 3:17 | “Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” Word: οὗ (hoû) | |
| Hebrews 3:9 | “When your fathers tempted me, proved me, and saw my works forty years.” Word: οὗ (hoû) |