The meaning of “ὧδε”
Understanding hōde reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
here, hither, (in) this place, there. - in this same spot, i.e. here or hither
ὧδε
here, hither, (in) this place, there. - in this same spot, i.e. here or hither
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 17:4 | “Then answered Peter, and said unto Jesus, Lord, it is good for us to be here: if thou wilt, let us make here three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias.” Word: ὧδε (hōde) | |
| Mark 11:3 | “And if any man say unto you, Why do ye this? say ye that the Lord hath need of him; and straightway he will send him hither.” Word: ὧδε (hōde) | |
| Luke 14:21 | “So that servant came, and shewed his lord these things. Then the master of the house being angry said to his servant, Go out quickly into the streets and lanes of the city, and bring in hither the poor, and the maimed, and the halt, and the blind.” Word: ὧδε (hōde) | |
| John 11:21 | “Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if thou hadst been here, my brother had not died.” Word: ὧδε (hōde) | |
| Acts 9:21 | “But all that heard him were amazed, and said; Is not this he that destroyed them which called on this name in Jerusalem, and came hither for that intent, that he might bring them bound unto the chief priests?” Word: ὧδε (hōde) |