The meaning of “ὦ”
Understanding ō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary interjection O. - as a sign of the vocative case, O - as a note of exclamation, oh
ὦ
a primary interjection O. - as a sign of the vocative case, O - as a note of exclamation, oh
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 17:17 | “Then Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him hither to me.” Word: ὦ (ō) | |
| Mark 9:19 | “He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me.” Word: ὦ (ō) | |
| Luke 24:25 | “Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken:” Word: ὦ (ō) | |
| Acts 18:14 | “And when Paul was now about to open his mouth, Gallio said unto the Jews, If it were a matter of wrong or wicked lewdness, O ye Jews, reason would that I should bear with you:” Word: ὦ (ō) | |
| Romans 9:20 | “Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus?” Word: ὦ (ō) |