ὅδε
hode, hēde
this
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ὅδε (hode, hēde) is a pronoun that translates to "this." It is used 11 times in the Bible, serving as a demonstrative adjective to point out a specific person, place, or thing. The word is often used to draw attention to something in the immediate context, such as a person, object, or location. In terms of range of usage, ὅδε is used in various contexts, including descriptions of people, places, and objects. It can be used to emphasize the proximity or relevance of something, as seen in its frequent use in conjunction with other words like "here" or "now." This suggests that ὅδε is used to add emphasis or draw attention to something in the immediate context. The significance of ὅδε lies in its ability to clarify and emphasize specific details in a sentence or passage. By using ὅδε, the author can focus the reader's attention on a particular aspect of the narrative, making it easier to understand the context and meaning of the text.
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Occurrences in Scripture
11 total occurrences across the text
She had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word.
Acts 15:23They wrote these things by their hand: “The apostles, the elders, and the brothers, to the brothers who are of the Gentiles in Antioch, Syria, and Cilicia: greetings.
Acts 21:11Coming to us and taking Paul’s belt, he bound his own feet and hands, and said, “The Holy Spirit says: ‘So the Jews at Jerusalem will bind the man who owns this belt, and will deliver him into the hands of the Gentiles.’ ”
Revelation 2:1“To the angel of the assembly in Ephesus write: “He who holds the seven stars in his right hand, he who walks among the seven golden lamp stands says these things:
James 4:13Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow let’s go into this city, and spend a year there, trade, and make a profit.”
Revelation 2:8“To the angel of the assembly in Smyrna write: “The first and the last, who was dead, and has come to life says these things:
Revelation 2:12“To the angel of the assembly in Pergamum write: “He who has the sharp two-edged sword says these things:
Revelation 2:18“To the angel of the assembly in Thyatira write: “The Son of God, who has his eyes like a flame of fire, and his feet are like burnished brass, says these things:
Revelation 3:1“And to the angel of the assembly in Sardis write: “He who has the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars says these things: “I know your works, that you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead.
Revelation 3:7“To the angel of the assembly in Philadelphia write: “He who is holy, he who is true, he who has the key of David, he who opens and no one can shut, and who shuts and no one opens, says these things:
Revelation 3:14“To the angel of the assembly in Laodicea write: “The Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of God’s creation, says these things: