The meaning of “ὦ”
Understanding ō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
the subjunctive of εἰμί + appear, are, (may, might, should) be, X have, is, + pass the flower of her age, should stand, ...
ὦ
the subjunctive of εἰμί + appear, are, (may, might, should) be, X have, is, + pass the flower of her age, should stand, were. - (may, might, can, could, would, should, must, etc. - also with εἰ and its comparative, as well as with other particles) be
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 10:13 | “And if the house be worthy, let your peace come upon it: but if it be not worthy, let your peace return to you.” Word: ὦ (ō) | |
| John 17:11 | “And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are.” Word: ὦ (ō) | |
| 1 Corinthians 7:34 | “There is difference also between a wife and a virgin. The unmarried woman careth for the things of the Lord, that she may be holy both in body and in spirit: but she that is married careth for the things of the world, how she may please her husband.” Word: ὦ (ō) | |
| Philippians 2:28 | “I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful.” Word: ὦ (ō) | |
| Titus 3:14 | “And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.” Word: ὦ (ō) |