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οὕτως

ohutō, ohutōsthus(-ly)How to read Greek
greekNew TestamentAdverb208 occurrences21 books203 verses

Definition

οὕτως, rarely (Bl., §5, 4; WH, App., 146f.) οὕτω, adv.

(οὗτος), [in LXX chiefly for כֵּן ;]

in this way, so, thus;

1. referring to what precedes: Matthew 5:16; 6:30, Mark 10:43; 14:59, Luke 1:25; 2:48; 15:7, John 3:8, Romans 1:15, 1 Corinthians 8:12, al.; οὕτως καί, Matthew 17:12, Mark 13:29, al.; pleonastically, resuming a ptcp. (cl.; see Bl., §74, 6), Acts 20:11; 27:17.

2. Referring to what follows: Matthew 1:18; 6:9, Luke 19:31, John 21:1, 1 Peter 2:15; bef. quotations from OT, Matthew 2:5, Acts 7:6, 1 Corinthians 15:45, Hebrews 4:4.

3. C. adj. (marking intensity): Hebrews 12:21, Revelation 16:18; similarly with adv., Galatians 1:6 (cl.).

4. As a predicate (Bl., §76, 1): Matthew 1:18; 9:33, Mark 2:1, 2; 4:26, Romans 4:18; 9:20, 1 Peter 2:15; οὕ ἔχειν (Lat. sic or ita se habere), Acts 7:1, al.; ἐκαθέζετο (as he was, without delay or preparation), John 4:6.

5. In comparison, with correlative adv.: καθάπερ . . . οὕ., Romans 12:4, 5 al.; καθὼς . . . οὕ., Luke 11:30, al.; οὕ. . . . καθώς, Luke 24:24, al.; ὡς . . . οὕ., Romans 5:15, al.; οὕ . . . ὡς, Mark 4:26, al; ὥσπερ . . . οὕ., Matthew 12:40, al.; οὕ. . . . οὕ., 1 Corinthians 7:7.

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as οὕτως:

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

208 total
  1. Matthew 1:18οὕτως · This is how
    This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged in marriage to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit.
  2. Matthew 2:5οὕτως · this is what
    “In Bethlehem in Judea,” they replied, “for this is what the prophet has written:
  3. Matthew 3:15οὕτως · in this way
    “Let it be so now,” Jesus replied. “It is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness in this way.” Then John permitted Him.
  4. Matthew 5:12οὕτως · in the same way
    Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.
  5. Matthew 5:16οὕτως · In the same way
    In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
  6. Matthew 5:19οὕτως · to do likewise
    So then, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do likewise will be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever practices and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven.
  7. Matthew 6:9Οὕτως · this is how
    So then, this is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name.
  8. Matthew 6:30οὕτως · that is how
    If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?
  9. Matthew 7:12οὕτως · as
    In everything, then, do to others as you would have them do to you. For this is the essence of the Law and the Prophets.
  10. Matthew 7:17οὕτως · Likewise
    Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.
  11. Matthew 9:33οὕτως · like this
    And when the demon had been driven out, the man began to speak. The crowds were amazed and said, “Nothing like this has ever been seen in Israel!”
  12. Matthew 11:26οὕτως · this
    Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.
  13. Matthew 12:40οὕτως · so
    For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.
  14. Matthew 12:45οὕτως · So
    Then it goes and brings with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and dwell there. And the final plight of that man is worse than the first. So will it be with this wicked generation.”
  15. Matthew 13:40οὕτως · so
    As the weeds are collected and burned in the fire, so will it be at the end of the age.
  16. Matthew 13:49Οὕτως · So
    So will it be at the end of the age: The angels will come and separate the wicked from the righteous
  17. Matthew 17:12οὕτως · In the same way
    But I tell you that Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him, but have done to him whatever they wished. In the same way, the Son of Man will suffer at their hands.”
  18. Matthew 18:14οὕτως · In the same way
    In the same way, your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish.
  19. Matthew 18:35Οὕτως · That is how
    That is how My heavenly Father will treat each of you unless you forgive your brother from your heart.”
  20. Matthew 19:8οὕτως · this way
    Jesus replied, “Moses permitted you to divorce your wives because of your hardness of heart. But it was not this way from the beginning.
  21. Matthew 19:10οὕτως · this
    His disciples said to Him, “If this is the case between a man and his wife, it is better not to marry.”
  22. Matthew 19:12οὕτως · that way
    For there are eunuchs who were born that way; others were made that way by men; and still others live like eunuchs for the sake of the kingdom of heaven. The one who can accept this should accept it.”
  23. Matthew 20:16Οὕτως · So
    So the last will be first, and the first will be last.”
  24. Matthew 20:26οὕτως · this way
    It shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,
  25. Matthew 23:28οὕτως · In the same way
    In the same way, on the outside you appear to be righteous, but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness.
  26. Matthew 24:27οὕτως · so
    For just as the lightning comes from the east and flashes as far as the west, so will be the coming of the Son of Man.
  27. Matthew 24:33οὕτως · So
    So also, when you see all these things, you will know that He is near, right at the door.
  28. Matthew 24:37οὕτως · so
    As it was in the days of Noah, so will it be at the coming of the Son of Man.
  29. Matthew 24:39οὕτως · So
    And they were oblivious until the flood came and swept them all away. So will it be at the coming of the Son of Man.
  30. Matthew 24:46οὕτως · so
    Blessed is that servant whose master finds him doing so when he returns.
  31. Matthew 26:40Οὕτως
    Then Jesus returned to the disciples and found them sleeping. “Were you not able to keep watch with Me for one hour?” He asked Peter.
  32. Matthew 26:54οὕτως · this way
    But how then would the Scriptures be fulfilled that say it must happen this way?”
  33. Mark 2:7οὕτως · like this
    “Why does this man speak like this? He is blaspheming! Who can forgive sins but God alone?”
  34. Mark 2:8οὕτως · this way
    At once Jesus knew in His spirit that they were thinking this way within themselves. “Why are you thinking these things in your hearts?” He asked.
  35. Mark 2:12Οὕτως · anything like this
    And immediately the man got up, picked up his mat, and walked out in front of them all. As a result, they were all astounded and glorified God, saying, “We have never seen anything like this!”
  36. Mark 4:26Οὕτως · like
    Jesus also said, “The kingdom of God is like a man who scatters seed on the ground.
  37. Mark 7:18Οὕτως · so
    “Are you still so dull?” He asked. “Do you not understand? Nothing that enters a man from the outside can defile him,
  38. Mark 9:3οὕτως
    His clothes became radiantly white, brighter than any launderer on earth could bleach them.
  39. Mark 10:43οὕτως · this way
    But it shall not be this way among you. Instead, whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant,
  40. Mark 13:29οὕτως · So
    So also, when you see these things happening, know that He is near, right at the door.
  41. Mark 14:59οὕτως
    But even their testimony was inconsistent.
  42. Mark 15:39οὕτως · [how]
    When the centurion standing there in front of Jesus saw how He had breathed His last, he said, “Truly this man was the Son of God!”
  43. Luke 1:25Οὕτως · [this]
    “The Lord has done this for me. In these days He has shown me favor and taken away my disgrace among the people.”
  44. Luke 2:48οὕτως · this
    When His parents saw Him, they were astonished. “Child, why have You done this to us?” His mother asked. “Your father and I have been anxiously searching for You.”
  45. Luke 9:15οὕτως · so
    They did so, and everyone was seated.
  46. Luke 10:21οὕτως · this
    At that time Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit and declared, “I praise You, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because You have hidden these things from the wise and learned, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for this was well-pleasing in Your sight.
  47. Luke 11:30οὕτως · so
    For as Jonah was a sign to the Ninevites, so the Son of Man will be a sign to this generation.
  48. Luke 12:21Οὕτως · This is how [it will be for]
    This is how it will be for anyone who stores up treasure for himself but is not rich toward God.”
  49. Luke 12:28οὕτως · that is how
    If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, how much more will He clothe you, O you of little faith!
  50. Luke 12:38οὕτως · alert
    Even if he comes in the second or third watch of the night and finds them alert, those servants will be blessed.