ὅσιος (hósios) — Holy

Greek word study: ὅσιος (hósios), Strong's G3741. and from G40 (ἅγιος), which relates to purity from defilement), i.e. hallowed (pious, sacred, sure)

GreekStrong's G3741
Quick definition
Greek word
ὅσιος (hósios)

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and from G40 (ἅγιος), which relates to purity from defilement), i.e. hallowed (pious, sacred, sure)

Word study
Derivation: of uncertain affinity; properly, right (by intrinsic or divine character; thus distinguished from 1342, which refers rather to human statutes and relations; from G2413 (ἱερός), which denotes formal consecration;

KJV translation words: holy, mercy, shalt be

Where this word appears

Strong's G3741 is tagged on 8 words in 8 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 2:27 and last appears in Revelation 16:5.

How it is rendered in the text

The plain-English sense shown on each tagged word, with the number of times each appears.

holy ×3Holy One ×2holy One ×1holy blessings ×1sacred ×1

Forms found in the text

The spellings in which the word is actually written, which can differ by prefix, ending or tense.

ὅσιος ×3ὅσιόν ×2ὁσίους ×1ὅσια ×1ὅσιον ×1

Books where it appears most

Acts ×3Revelation ×21 Timothy ×1Titus ×1Hebrews ×1

Verses (all 8)

Related entries

Named in this entry's derivation: G2413 ἱερός (hierós).

Entries whose derivation names this word: G462 ἀνόσιος (anósios), G3742 ὁσιότης (hosiótēs), G3743 ὁσίως (hosíōs).

Counts and verses come from the word-by-word tagging of the original-language text published on this site (STEPBible data, CC BY 4.0). They count tagged words, not English translations.

Frequently asked questions

What does hósios (G3741) mean?

And from g40 (ἅγιος), which relates to purity from defilement), i.e. hallowed (pious, sacred, sure).

How is G3741 translated in the KJV?

The KJV translates G3741 as: holy, mercy, shalt be.

How often does ὅσιος (hósios) appear?

Strong's G3741 is tagged on 8 words in 8 verses across 5 books of the word-by-word Greek New Testament text on this site. It first appears in Acts 2:27 and last appears in Revelation 16:5.