The meaning of “οὖν”
Understanding oûn reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
apparently a primary word and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore. - (a...
οὖν
apparently a primary word and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore. - (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:56 | “And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things?” Word: οὖν (oûn) | |
| Acts 16:36 | “And the keeper of the prison told this saying to Paul, The magistrates have sent to let you go: now therefore depart, and go in peace.” Word: οὖν (oûn) | |
| Galatians 3:21 | “Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law.” Word: οὖν (oûn) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 4:1 | “Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more.” Word: οὖν (oûn) | |
| Hebrews 7:11 | “If therefore perfection were by the Levitical priesthood, (for under it the people received the law,) what further need was there that another priest should rise after the order of Melchisedec, and not be called after the order of Aaron?” Word: οὖν (oûn) |