ὃ
hós
what
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.
Mark 13:37 · Word #1
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.R ACC N SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | PRO.R — Relative Pronoun — Introduces relative clauses |
| Case | ACC — Accusative — Direct object or extent |
| Gender | N — Neuter — Grammatical neuter |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Common Translation
| Phrase | what |
| Literal | what-which |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ὅς |
| Strong's | G3739 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3739-08
which
| Morphological Notes | Relative pronoun; nominative case; neuter gender; singular number (Gr,RR,,,,NNS). |
| Rendering Rationale | As a nominative neuter singular relative pronoun, ὅ refers back to a neuter antecedent and functions as the subject of its clause; "which" preserves its relational force without adding contextual nuance. |
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SILEX v2
SIBI-P2 (Context-Aware)
what
| Same as P1 | No — adjusted for context |
| Rationale | In this context, 'what' is the appropriate relative pronoun to introduce the statement, aligning better with English usage than 'which.' This is supported by the typical rendering for G3739 in relative clauses referring back to prior statements. |