οὕτως

outos

so

adverb from οὗτος; in this way (referring to what precedes or follows):--after that, after (in) this manner, as, even (so), for all that, like(-wise), no more, on this fashion(-wise), so (in like manner), thus, what.

G3779

John 3:8 · Word #19

Lexicon G3779

Lemmaοὕτω
Transliterationhoútō
Strong'sG3779
In-contextso
Literalthus

Morphology ADV All morphology codes

Part of Speech ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb

Lexical Info

Lemmaοὕτως
Strong'sG3779

SIBI-P1 G3779-02

in-this-way

Rootοὕτω (houtō)
Core Meaningsthus, in this way, in this manner, so, accordingly
Semantic Rangein this manner, thus, so, accordingly, in such a way, like this, therefore (by implication of manner)
Conceptual SignificanceFrequently used to draw attention to the manner in which God acts, speaks, or fulfills promises, οὕτως connects divine action with observable reality (e.g., "God so loved" meaning "God loved in this way"). It emphasizes pattern, fulfillment, and correspondence between word and deed in biblical theology.
Morphological NotesPrimarily parsed as Gr,D (adverb), indicating manner. Derived from the demonstrative pronoun οὗτος ("this"). Related forms may appear as Gr,RD,,,,NMS (demonstrative pronoun, nominative masculine singular: "this one"), but οὕτως itself functions adverbially and is indeclinable.
Rendering RationaleThe rendering "in-this-way" preserves the demonstrative force derived from οὗτος ("this"), highlighting manner or mode rather than mere logical consequence. As an adverb (Gr,D), it modifies a verb or clause, indicating the specific way something is done or occurs.

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Words from Root οὕτω (thus, in this way, in this manner, so, accordingly)

SILEX Code Transliteration SIBI-P1
G3779-01 outo in-this-way

Word Usage (207 occurrences of G3779)

Location Form Transliteration Meaning
Matthew 1:18 οὕτως outos thus
Matthew 2:5 οὕτως outos thus
Matthew 3:15 οὕτως outos
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