Strong’s G5616

ὡσεί

Part of speech

Adverb

Transliteration

hósei

Pronunciation

ho-say'

Definition

As if, like, about, approximately

Meaning

as if, as it were, like; with numbers: about.

Usage

The Greek adverb "hósei" is used to express approximation or similarity. It often conveys the idea of something being "like" or "as if" something else, indicating a comparison or resemblance. It can also denote an approximate quantity or time.

Bible references

Matthew 3:16;Matthew 9:36;Matthew 14:21;Mark 9:26;Luke 3:23;Luke 9:14;Luke 9:14;Luke 9:28;Luke 22:41;Luke 22:44;Luke 22:59;Luke 23:44;Luke 24:11;Acts 1:15;Acts 2:3;Acts 2:41;Acts 6:15;Acts 10:3;Acts 19:7;Romans 6:13;Hebrews 1:12