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ὥστε

hōstesoHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentConjunction83 occurrences14 books83 verses

Definition

ὥσ-τε

consecutive particle,

1. with infin., expressing result, so as to: Matthew 8:24; 12:22, Mark 1:27, Luke 5:7, Acts 1:19, Romans 7:6, 1 Corinthians 1:7, Hebrews 13:6, al.; of a designed result, Matthew 10:1, Luke 4:29, al.; preceded by οὕτως, Acts 14:1; by τοσοῦτος, Matthew 15:33.

2. C. indic.,

(a) so that: Galatians 2:13, preceded by οὕτως, John 3:16;

(b) so then, therefore: Matthew 12:12, Mark 2:28, Romans 7:4, 1 Corinthians 3:7, Galatians 3:9, al.

3. so then, therefore: with subjc., 1 Corinthians 5:8; with imperat., 1 Corinthians 3:21; 4:5, Philippians 2:12, 1 Thessalonians 4:18, 1 Peter 4:19, al

Hebrew words it translates

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

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

83 total
  1. Matthew 8:24ὥστε · so that
    Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was engulfed by the waves. But Jesus was sleeping.
  2. Matthew 8:28ὥστε · that
    When Jesus arrived on the other side in the region of the Gadarenes, He was met by two demon-possessed men coming from the tombs. They were so violent that no one could pass that way.
  3. Matthew 10:1ὥστε · so that
    And calling His twelve disciples to Him, Jesus gave them authority over unclean spirits, so that they could drive them out and heal every disease and sickness.
  4. Matthew 12:12ὥστε · Therefore
    How much more valuable is a man than a sheep! Therefore it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath.”
  5. Matthew 12:22ὥστε · so that
    Then a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute was brought to Jesus, and He healed the man so that he could speak and see.
  6. Matthew 13:2ὥστε · that
    Such large crowds gathered around Him that He got into a boat and sat down, while all the people stood on the shore.
  7. Matthew 13:32ὥστε · so that
    Although it is the smallest of all seeds, yet it grows into the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest in its branches.”
  8. Matthew 13:54ὥστε · and
    Coming to His hometown, He taught the people in their synagogue, and they were astonished. “Where did this man get such wisdom and miraculous powers?” they asked.
  9. Matthew 15:31ὥστε
    The crowd was amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled restored, the lame walking, and the blind seeing. And they glorified the God of Israel.
  10. Matthew 15:33ὥστε
    The disciples replied, “Where in this desolate place could we find enough bread to feed such a large crowd?”
  11. Matthew 19:6ὥστε · So
    So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let man not separate.”
  12. Matthew 23:31ὥστε · So
    So you testify against yourselves that you are the sons of those who murdered the prophets.
  13. Matthew 24:24ὥστε · to
    For false Christs and false prophets will appear and perform great signs and wonders to deceive even the elect, if that were possible.
  14. Matthew 27:1ὥστε · to
    When morning came, all the chief priests and elders of the people conspired against Jesus to put Him to death.
  15. Matthew 27:14ὥστε · to
    But Jesus gave no answer, not even to a single charge, much to the governor’s amazement.
  16. Mark 1:27ὥστε · [and]
    All the people were amazed and began to ask one another, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey Him!”
  17. Mark 1:45ὥστε · Consequently
    But the man went out and openly began to proclaim and spread the news. Consequently, Jesus could no longer enter a town in plain view, but He stayed out in solitary places. Yet people came to Him from every quarter.
  18. Mark 2:2ὥστε · that [there was]
    …they gathered in such large numbers that there was no more room, not even outside the door, as Jesus spoke the word to them.
  19. Mark 2:12ὥστε · As a result
    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!”
  20. Mark 2:28ὥστε · Therefore
    Therefore, the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath.”
  21. Mark 3:10ὥστε · that
    For He had healed so many that all who had diseases were pressing forward to touch Him.
  22. Mark 3:20ὥστε · so that
    Then Jesus went home, and once again a crowd gathered, so that He and His disciples could not even eat.
  23. Mark 4:1ὥστε · that
    Once again Jesus began to teach beside the sea, and such a large crowd gathered around Him that He got into a boat and sat in it, while all the people crowded along the shore.
  24. Mark 4:32ὥστε · so that
    But after it is planted, it grows to be the largest of all garden plants and puts forth great branches, so that the birds of the air nest in its shade.”
  25. Mark 4:37ὥστε · so that
    Soon a violent windstorm came up, and the waves were breaking over the boat, so that it was being swamped.
  26. Mark 9:26ὥστε · so that
    After shrieking and convulsing him violently, the spirit came out. The boy became like a corpse, so that many said, “He is dead.”
  27. Mark 10:8ὥστε · So
    …and the two will become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two, but one flesh.
  28. Mark 15:5ὥστε · to
    But to Pilate’s amazement, Jesus made no further reply.
  29. Luke 4:29ὥστε · in order
    They got up, drove Him out of the town, and led Him to the brow of the hill on which the town was built, in order to throw Him over the cliff.
  30. Luke 5:7ὥστε · so [full] that
    So they signaled to their partners in the other boat to come and help them, and they came and filled both boats so full that they began to sink.
  31. Luke 12:1ὥστε · so that
    In the meantime, a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that they were trampling one another. Jesus began to speak first to His disciples: “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.
  32. Luke 20:20ὥστε · in order
    So they watched Him closely and sent spies who pretended to be sincere. They were hoping to catch Him in His words in order to hand Him over to the rule and authority of the governor.
  33. John 3:16ὥστε · that
    For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that everyone who believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.
  34. Acts 1:19ὥστε · so
    This became known to all who lived in Jerusalem, so they called that field in their own language Akeldama, that is, Field of Blood.)
  35. Acts 5:15ὥστε · As a result
    As a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on cots and mats, so that at least Peter’s shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by.
  36. Acts 14:1ὥστε · that
    At Iconium, Paul and Barnabas went as usual into the Jewish synagogue, where they spoke so well that a great number of Jews and Greeks believed.
  37. Acts 15:39ὥστε · that
    Their disagreement was so sharp that they parted company. Barnabas took Mark and sailed for Cyprus,
  38. Acts 16:26ὥστε
    Suddenly a strong earthquake shook the foundations of the prison. At once all the doors flew open and everyone’s chains came loose.
  39. Acts 19:10ὥστε · so that
    This continued for two years, so that everyone who lived in the province of Asia, Jews and Greeks alike, heard the word of the Lord.
  40. Acts 19:12ὥστε · so that
    …so that even handkerchiefs and aprons that had touched him were taken to the sick, and the diseases and evil spirits left them.
  41. Acts 19:16ὥστε · was so violent
    Then the man with the evil spirit jumped on them and overpowered them all. The attack was so violent that they ran out of the house naked and wounded.
  42. Romans 7:4Ὥστε · Therefore
    Therefore, my brothers, you also died to the law through the body of Christ, that you might belong to another, to Him who was raised from the dead, in order that we might bear fruit to God.
  43. Romans 7:6ὥστε · so that
    But now, having died to what bound us, we have been released from the law, so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in the old way of the written code.
  44. Romans 7:12Ὥστε · So
    So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous, and good.
  45. Romans 13:2ὥστε · Consequently
    Consequently, whoever resists authority is opposing what God has set in place, and those who do so will bring judgment on themselves.
  46. Romans 15:19ὥστε · So
    …by the power of signs and wonders, and by the power of the Spirit of God. So from Jerusalem all the way around to Illyricum, I have fully proclaimed the gospel of Christ.
  47. 1 Corinthians 1:7ὥστε · Therefore
    Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift as you eagerly await the revelation of our Lord Jesus Christ.
  48. 1 Corinthians 3:7ὥστε · So
    So neither he who plants nor he who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.
  49. 1 Corinthians 3:21Ὥστε · Therefore
    Therefore, stop boasting in men. All things are yours,
  50. 1 Corinthians 4:5Ὥστε · Therefore
    Therefore judge nothing before the appointed time; wait until the Lord comes. He will bring to light what is hidden in darkness and will expose the motives of men’s hearts. At that time each will receive his praise from God.