ὅπως
hópōs
so that
ὅπως is a subordinating conjunction and adverb primarily meaning 'in order that', 'so that', or 'with the result that'. Its core usage is to introduce clauses of purpose, intent, or result, either actual or desired, and occasionally of manner. In some contexts, it expresses purpose (what someone aims to do), in others, result (what actually happens), and less frequently, manner (how something is done). Its meaning shades from expressing intention ('so that', 'in order that') to simply indicating result ('so that', 'with the result that'), and sometimes even introduces indirect question or statement about how something is or will be done.
Matthew 2:8 · Word #18
Lexicon G3704
| Lemma | ὅπως |
| Transliteration | hópōs |
| Strong's | G3704 |
| Definition | ὅπως is a subordinating conjunction and adverb primarily meaning 'in order that', 'so that', or 'with the result that'. Its core usage is to introduce clauses of purpose, intent, or result, either actual or desired, and occasionally of manner. In some contexts, it expresses purpose (what someone aims to do), in others, result (what actually happens), and less frequently, manner (how something is done). Its meaning shades from expressing intention ('so that', 'in order that') to simply indicating result ('so that', 'with the result that'), and sometimes even introduces indirect question or statement about how something is or will be done. |
Morphology CONJ.S
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | CONJ.S — Subordinating Conjunction — Introduces dependent clauses |
Common Translation
| Phrase | so that |
| Literal | how-that |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ὅπως |
| Strong's | G3704 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3704-01
in order that
| Morphological Notes | Subordinating conjunction (Gr,CS); introduces purpose, result, or manner clauses; indeclinable. |
| Rendering Rationale | This conjunction primarily introduces clauses of purpose or intended result. "In order that" preserves its core function of expressing aim or designed outcome, reflecting its subordinating role. |
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