ὥστε
hṓste
Therefore
Primary sense: so that, with the result that, introducing a consequence or result arising from a previous statement. In its core usage, ὥστε functions as a marker of result or consequence, forming a bridge between an action or fact and what follows as its natural outcome. The word can introduce a clause indicating what occurred due to a previously stated action (result), or in some cases, what is intended or expected to occur (purpose). When followed by the indicative, it typically states an actual result; with the infinitive, it expresses either result (more general, sometimes expected rather than actual) or purpose (rarely and in certain idiomatic contexts). It can also occur elliptically, introducing a result clause without a verb, especially in summary or explanatory phrases.
1 Corinthians 4:5 · Word #1
Lexicon G5620
| Lemma | ὥστε |
| Transliteration | hṓste |
| Strong's | G5620 |
| Definition | Primary sense: so that, with the result that, introducing a consequence or result arising from a previous statement. In its core usage, ὥστε functions as a marker of result or consequence, forming a bridge between an action or fact and what follows as its natural outcome. The word can introduce a clause indicating what occurred due to a previously stated action (result), or in some cases, what is intended or expected to occur (purpose). When followed by the indicative, it typically states an actual result; with the infinitive, it expresses either result (more general, sometimes expected rather than actual) or purpose (rarely and in certain idiomatic contexts). It can also occur elliptically, introducing a result clause without a verb, especially in summary or explanatory phrases. |
Morphology CONJ.S
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | CONJ.S — Subordinating Conjunction — Introduces dependent clauses |
Common Translation
| Phrase | Therefore |
| Literal | so-that |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ὥστε |
| Strong's | G5620 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5620-01
so that
| Morphological Notes | Subordinating conjunction (Gr,CS); introduces a clause of result or consequence; no inflection for case, gender, or number. |
| Rendering Rationale | "So that" directly reflects the core consequential force of ὥστε, expressing result arising from what precedes. As a subordinating conjunction, it introduces a result clause without carrying inflectional features itself. |
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