ὁμοίως
homoíōs
G3668 adverb
SILEX Entry
Definition
Adverb indicating similarity or correspondence; in the same manner, in a similar way. Used to express that an action, event, or circumstance occurs in a manner analogous or corresponding to a previously mentioned one. In various contexts, it can signal repetition of an action, extension of a comparison, or parallel behavior.
Semantic Range
in like manner, similarly, likewise, in the same way, correspondingly; expressing analogy or parallelism between actions or situations
Root / Etymology
Formed from the adjective ὅμοιος ('like', 'similar') with the adverbial suffix -ως, producing an adverbial form meaning 'similarly' or 'in like manner'.
Historical & Contextual Notes
In classical Greek, ὁμοίως is widely attested and functions as a standard comparative adverb, denoting resemblance or equivalence in manner or quality. In the Septuagint and New Testament, it often connects sequential actions, instructions, or ethical directives, emphasizing analogous treatment or response (e.g., commands to treat groups 'likewise'). It is equivalent in force to Latin 'similiter.' English translations frequently render ὁμοίως as 'likewise', but nuance can be lost where the Greek adverb marks tightly structured parallels or rhetorical emphasis. The word does not inherently indicate complete identity, but rather significant similarity or correspondence. It should be distinguished from ὡσαύτως, which can denote 'in exactly the same way.' Usage was common in philosophical, rhetorical, and everyday contexts of the Hellenistic and Roman periods.
Translation Consistency
ὁμοίως is an adverb meaning “in the same way” or “similarly.” “Likewise” is a natural, unambiguous adverb that fits the typical biblical usage (and matches traditional translations), clearly conveying analogy or parallelism without the informal senses that “like” can have.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
adverb from ὅμοιος; similarly:--likewise, so.
Root Family
ὁμοίως (homoíōs) — similarity, resemblance, correspondence, likeness
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3668-01 |
ὁμοίως | omoios | ADV |
likewise | in like manner | likewise | 31 |
Occurrences in Scripture
31 occurrences
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3668-01 |
Matthew 22:26 | ὁμοίως | omoios | ADV |
likewise | in like manner | likewise |
G3668-01 |
Matthew 26:35 | ὁμοίως | omoios | ADV |
likewise | in like manner | likewise |
G3668-01 |
Matthew 27:41 | ὁμοίως | omoios | ADV |
In the same way | in like manner | likewise |
G3668-01 |
Mark 4:16 | ὁμοίως | omoios | ADV |
likewise | in like manner | likewise |
G3668-01 |
Mark 15:31 | ὁμοίως | omoios | ADV |
Likewise | in like manner | likewise |
G3668-01 |
Luke 3:11 | ὁμοίως | omoios | ADV |
likewise | in like manner | likewise |
G3668-01 |
Luke 5:10 | ὁμοίως | omoios | ADV |
likewise | in like manner | likewise |
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Luke 5:33 | ὁμοίως | omoios | ADV |
likewise | in like manner | likewise |
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Luke 6:31 | ὁμοίως | omoios | ADV |
likewise | in like manner | likewise |
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Luke 10:32 | ὁμοίως | omoios | ADV |
likewise | in like manner | likewise |