ἣν
hós
which
A relative pronoun introducing clauses that refer back to a previously mentioned noun or idea ('who,' 'which,' 'that'); used to relate additional information, qualify, or give a description about the antecedent. The core function is to establish a relationship between the antecedent and the relative clause. Sometimes with demonstrative force in certain poetic or elevated registers. In rare constructions, may also be used in indirect questions, or as a connector where a relative sense is implied.
1 John 5:14 · Word #6
Lexicon G3739
| Lemma | ὅς |
| Transliteration | hós |
| Strong's | G3739 |
| Definition | A relative pronoun introducing clauses that refer back to a previously mentioned noun or idea ('who,' 'which,' 'that'); used to relate additional information, qualify, or give a description about the antecedent. The core function is to establish a relationship between the antecedent and the relative clause. Sometimes with demonstrative force in certain poetic or elevated registers. In rare constructions, may also be used in indirect questions, or as a connector where a relative sense is implied. |
Morphology PRO.D ACC F SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | PRO.D — Demonstrative Pronoun — Points to something specific |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | F — Feminine — Grammatical feminine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | which |
| Literal | which |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ὅς |
| Strong's | G3739 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3739-06
in
| Morphological Notes | Preposition taking the dative case; expresses fixed position, sphere, circumstance, or instrumentality. |
| Rendering Rationale | "In" most directly reflects the core locative sense of ἐν as denoting position within a space, time, state, or sphere. As a preposition governing the dative, it marks location, circumstance, or means without implying motion. |
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