ὥστε
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from ὡς and τέ; so too, i.e. thus therefore (in various relations of consecution, as follow):--(insomuch) as, so that (then), (insomuch) that, therefore, to, wherefore.
Matthew 8:28 · Word #22
Lexicon G5620
| Lemma | ὥστε |
| Transliteration | hṓste |
| Strong's | G5620 |
Morphology CONJ.S
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | CONJ.S — Subordinating Conjunction — Introduces dependent clauses |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ὥστε |
| Strong's | G5620 |
SIBI-P1 G5620-01
so-as-to-result-that
| Root | ὥστε (hōste) |
| Core Meanings | so, thus, consequently, with the result that, therefore |
| Semantic Range | so that, with the result that, therefore, consequently, thus, to the extent that |
| Conceptual Significance | ὥστε is significant in biblical argumentation and narrative because it signals consequence—either logical inference or actual outcome. It often marks theological cause-and-effect relationships, highlighting how divine action, human response, or stated truths lead to specific results. |
| Morphological Notes | Gr,CS — subordinating conjunction; indeclinable; introduces clauses of result (actual or intended), sometimes with infinitive or indicative verb forms. |
| Rendering Rationale | The rendering "so-as-to-result-that" preserves the consecutive force inherent in ὥστε, which combines ὡς (as/so) and τε (and/also), marking logical or actual result. As a subordinating conjunction, it introduces a result clause, and this English phrase reflects its function of expressing consequence without adding verbal or nominal features not present in the morphology. |
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Word Usage (84 occurrences of G5620)
| Location | Form | Transliteration | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew 8:24 | ὥστε | oste | |
| Matthew 8:28 | ὥστε | oste | |
| Matthew 10:1 | ὥστε | oste |