οὗ
hós
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.
Matthew 3:12 · 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 GEN M SG
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | PRO.R — Relative Pronoun — Introduces relative clauses |
| Case | GEN — Genitive — Possession, source, or separation |
| Gender | M — Masculine — Grammatical masculine |
| Number | SG — Singular — One |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ὅς |
| Strong's | G3739 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G3739-13
of whom
| Morphological Notes | Relative pronoun; genitive masculine singular (Gr,RD or RR,,,,GMS); refers back to a masculine singular antecedent in a dependent clause. |
| Rendering Rationale | The form οὗ is genitive masculine singular of the relative pronoun ὅς, indicating possession, source, or association; "of whom" preserves both the genitive case and masculine singular reference. |
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