The meaning of “ὥσπερ”
Understanding hṓsper reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(even, like) as. - just as, i.e. exactly like
ὥσπερ
(even, like) as. - just as, i.e. exactly like
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 18:17 | “And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.” Word: ὥσπερ (hṓsper) | |
| John 5:26 | “For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself;” Word: ὥσπερ (hṓsper) | |
| Romans 6:4 | “Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.” Word: ὥσπερ (hṓsper) | |
| 2 Corinthians 8:7 | “Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.” Word: ὥσπερ (hṓsper) | |
| Ephesians 5:24 | “Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing.” Word: ὥσπερ (hṓsper) |