3746. hosper
Berean Strong's Lexicon
hosper: Just as, even as, as

Original Word: ὥσπερ
Part of Speech: Relative Pronoun
Transliteration: hosper
Pronunciation: HOCE-per
Phonetic Spelling: (hos'-per)
Definition: Just as, even as, as
Meaning: the very one who.

Word Origin: Derived from ὡς (hōs), meaning "as" or "like," combined with περ (per), an emphatic particle.

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ὥσπερ, similar comparative expressions can be found in Hebrew, such as כְּ (ke), meaning "like" or "as."

Usage: The Greek conjunction ὥσπερ (hosper) is used to draw a comparison or analogy between two entities or actions. It emphasizes similarity or equivalence, often introducing a simile or metaphor. In the New Testament, it is used to illustrate spiritual truths by comparing them to familiar concepts or experiences.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, rhetoric and philosophy often employed analogies and comparisons to convey complex ideas in a relatable manner. The use of ὥσπερ in the New Testament reflects this cultural practice, helping early Christian audiences understand spiritual teachings through familiar comparisons.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
see hos, and per.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon
STRONGS NT 3746: ὅσπερ

ὅσπερ, ἤπερ, ὅπερ, see ὅς, , , 10.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
whomsoever.

From hos and per; who especially -- whomsoever.

see GREEK hos

see GREEK per

Forms and Transliterations
όνπερ όπερ
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