ὅπου
hópou
where
Interrogative or relative adverb indicating location: 'in/at the place where' or 'wherever'. It is used to refer to a particular place in which something occurs, or more generally to any place in a non-specific or indefinite sense, especially in conjunction with other particles (e.g., ἄν for generalizing). Sometimes introduces a relative clause expressing spatial context or condition.
James 3:16 · Word #1
Lexicon G3699
| Lemma | ὅπου |
| Transliteration | hópou |
| Strong's | G3699 |
| Definition | Interrogative or relative adverb indicating location: 'in/at the place where' or 'wherever'. It is used to refer to a particular place in which something occurs, or more generally to any place in a non-specific or indefinite sense, especially in conjunction with other particles (e.g., ἄν for generalizing). Sometimes introduces a relative clause expressing spatial context or condition. |
Morphology CONJ.S
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | CONJ.S — Subordinating Conjunction — Introduces dependent clauses |
Common Translation
| Phrase | where |
| Literal | where |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ὅπου |
| Strong's | G3699 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3699-01
where
| Morphological Notes | Adverb of place (Gr,D); occasionally functioning as a subordinating conjunction (Gr,CS) introducing a relative clause of location. |
| Rendering Rationale | The term is a relative/interrogative adverb of place formed from ὅς and πού, denoting location. "Where" preserves its core locative force while allowing both definite and general senses inherent in the form. |
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