Word Study

The meaning of οὖν

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

G3767
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance

οὖν

Phoneticoon
Transliterationoûn
Grammar Code
G:CONJ
Greek Conjunction
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

apparently a primary word and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore. - (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

481 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 13:56

And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things?

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.

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.

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.

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?

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
481x
Most Frequent Book
John
Book Distribution
Matthew55
Mark11
Luke43
John191
Acts49
Romans42
1 Corinthians18
2 Corinthians10
Galatians5
Ephesians7
Philippians5
Colossians6
1 Thessalonians1
1 Timothy4
2 Timothy5
Philemon1
Hebrews12
James4
1 Peter5
2 Peter2
1 John1
3 John1
Revelation3

Devotional Reflection

How does the original Greek meaning of 'οὖν' deepen your understanding of Matthew 13:56?