Strong's Lexicon hósei: As if, like, about, approximately Original Word: ὡσεί Word Origin: Derived from ὡς (hós), meaning "as" or "like," combined with εἰ (ei), meaning "if" or "whether." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "hósei," similar expressions of comparison or approximation can be found in Hebrew words like כְּ (ke), meaning "like" or "as." Usage: The Greek adverb "hósei" is used to express approximation or similarity. It often conveys the idea of something being "like" or "as if" something else, indicating a comparison or resemblance. It can also denote an approximate quantity or time. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of the New Testament, "hósei" is used to draw comparisons or to describe events and quantities in a way that would be easily understood by the contemporary audience. The use of similes and approximations was common in ancient literature to convey ideas more vividly or to express uncertainty in measurements or descriptions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from hós and ei Definition as if, as it were, like NASB Translation about (10), about* (1), like (3), much like (1), some (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5616: ὡσείὡσεί (ὡς and εἰ (Tdf. Proleg., p. 110)), adverb, from Homer down, properly, as if, i. e. a. as it were (had been), as though, as, like as, like: Matthew 3:16; Matthew 9:36 (Treg. ὡς); Luke 3:22 (L T Tr WH ὡς); Acts 2:3; Acts 6:15; Acts 9:18 (L T Tr WH ὡς); Romans 6:13 L T Tr WH; Hebrews 1:12; also Rec. in Mark 1:10; John 1:32; γίνεσθαι ὡσεί, Matthew 28:4 R G; Mark 9:26; Luke 22:44 (L brackets WH reject the passive); εἶναι ὡσεί, Matthew 28:3 (L T Tr WH ὡς), and Rec. in Hebrews 11:12 and Revelation 1:14; φαίνεσθαι ὡσεί τί, to appear like a thing, Luke 24:11. b. about, nearly: α. before numerals: Matthew 14:21; Luke 1:56 (R G); From hos and ei; as if -- about, as (it had been, it were), like (as). see GREEK hos see GREEK ei Englishman's Concordance Matthew 3:16 AdvGRK: θεοῦ καταβαῖνον ὡσεὶ περιστερὰν καὶ KJV: of God descending like a dove, and INT: God descending as a dove and Matthew 9:36 Adv Matthew 14:21 Adv Mark 9:26 Adv Luke 3:23 Adv Luke 9:14 Adv Luke 9:14 Adv Luke 9:28 Adv Luke 22:41 Adv Luke 22:44 Adv Luke 22:59 Adv Luke 23:44 Adv Luke 24:11 Adv Acts 1:15 Adv Acts 2:3 Adv Acts 2:41 Adv Acts 6:15 Adv Acts 10:3 Adv Acts 19:7 Adv Romans 6:13 Adv Hebrews 1:12 Adv |
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