Lexical Summary hoios: Such as, what sort of, of what kind Original Word: οἷος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance so as, such as, what manner of Probably akin to ho, hos, and hosos; such or what sort of (as a correlation or exclamation); especially the neuter (adverbially) with negative, not so -- so (as), such as, what (manner of), which. see GREEK hosos see GREEK ho see GREEK hos NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originrelated to ho,, hos, and hosos Definition what sort or manner of NASB Translation such (4), what (4), what kind (1), what kind of men (1), which (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3634: οἷοςοἷος, οἷα, οἷον (from Homer down), relative pronoun (correlative to the demonstrative τοῖος and τοιοῦτος), what sort of, what manner of, such as (Latinqualis): οἷος ... τοιοῦτος, 1 Corinthians 15:48; 2 Corinthians 10:11; τόν αὐτόν ... οἷον, Philippians 1:30; with the pronoun τοιοῦτος suppressed, Matthew 24:21; Mark 9:3; Mark 13:19 (here however the antecedent demonstrative is merely attracted into the relative clause or perhaps repeated for rhetorical emphasis, cf. Buttmann, § 143, 8; Winers Grammar, 148 (140); see τοιοῦτος, b.); 2 Corinthians 12:20; 2 Timothy 3:11; Revelation 16:18; ὁιωδηποτουν νοσήματι, of what kind of disease soever, John 5:4 Lachmann (cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 373f); in indirect question, Luke 9:55 (Rec.); 1 Thessalonians 1:5. οὐχ οἷον δέ ὅτι ἐκπέπτωκεν, concisely for οὐ τοιον ἐστιν οἷον ὅτι ἐκπέπτωκεν, "but the thing (state of the case) is not such as this, that the word of God hat fallen to the ground, i. e. the word of God hath by no means come to nought" (A. V. but not as though the word of God hath etc.), Romans 9:6; cf. Winers Grammar, § 64 I. 6; Buttmann, § 150, 1 Rem. STRONGS NT 3634: οἱοσδηποτοῦνοἱοσδηποτοῦν, John 5:4 Lachmann, see οἷος. Topical Lexicon Essential Sense The form translated “such as” or “what kind of” highlights quality or distinctiveness, pointing either to something unparalleled or to a character that corresponds exactly to its claim. Occurrences and Contextual Nuances Used fifteen times, the word spans eschatological prophecy (Matthew 24:21; Mark 13:19; Revelation 16:18), Christological narrative (Mark 9:3; Luke 9:55), and apostolic correspondence (Romans 9:6; 1 Corinthians 15:48; 2 Corinthians 10:11; 2 Corinthians 12:20; Philippians 1:30; 1 Thessalonians 1:5; 2 Timothy 3:11). In every case it sharpens contrast between ordinary and extraordinary or between false appearance and genuine reality. Eschatological Magnitude Matthew 24:21 and Mark 13:19 declare, “there will be great tribulation, unmatched from the beginning of the world until now, and never to be seen again.” Revelation 16:18 speaks of “a great earthquake, such as had never occurred since men were upon the earth.” The adjective underlines the absolute uniqueness of God’s climactic judgments and assures believers that divine justice will be fully displayed. Christological Brilliance Mark 9:3: “His clothes became radiantly white, so that no launderer on earth could bleach them so brilliantly.” The term stresses that Christ’s glory transcends every earthly category, validating His divine sonship. Authentic Apostolic Example 1 Thessalonians 1:5 reminds believers, “You know what kind of men we proved to be among you.” 2 Corinthians 10:11 and 12:20 reinforce the same theme: the apostle’s conduct in person will match his letters. The word emphasizes transparent consistency—a hallmark of genuine ministry. Persecution and Perseverance 2 Timothy 3:11 recalls “persecutions, sufferings such as what happened to me in Antioch, Iconium, and Lystra,” yet God’s deliverance followed. Philippians 1:30: “you are encountering the same struggle you saw I had.” The repeated use connects present trials with apostolic precedent, encouraging steadfast faith. Identity in Salvation History Romans 9:6 introduces the question of what kind of people comprise true Israel, preparing the way for Paul’s doctrine of the remnant. In 1 Corinthians 15:48 the contrast between “earthly” and “heavenly” persons assures believers that they will share the resurrection quality of Christ Himself. Spiritual Disposition Luke 9:55 records Jesus’ rebuke, “You do not know what manner of spirit you are of,” calling disciples to assess the character of their zeal in light of divine love. Historical Perspective Apocalyptic Judaism expected unprecedented tribulation before the messianic age; the New Testament affirms this expectation while centering it on Christ’s return. Greco-Roman culture prized congruence between public persona and private conduct; Paul’s use of the term taps that cultural value to urge integrity. Ministerial Significance • Preach future judgment as truly unparalleled, fostering sober vigilance and hope. Summary Whether marking the unprecedented severity of the last days, the incomparable radiance of Christ, or the genuine character of apostolic life, Strong’s 3634 consistently calls attention to things and people exactly “of the kind” God ordains—unmatched, authentic, and destined to prevail. Forms and Transliterations οια οία οίά οἵα οἷα οἷά οίας οιοι οίοι οίοί οἷοι οἷοί οιον οίον οἷον οιος οίος οἷος οιου οίου οἵου οιους οίους οἵους οίφι οίφί οιχήσεται οιωνιείσθε οιωνιείται οιωνίζεται οιωνίζετο οιωνιζόμενος οιωνίζοντο οιωνισάμην οιωνίσαντο οιώνισμά οιωνίσματα οιωνισμάτων οιωνισμός οιωνισμώ οιωνοίς οκλακώς ωχετο ωχετό ώχετο ωχόμην ώχοντο hoia hoía hoîa hoîá hoioi hoîoi hoîoí hoion hoîon hoios hoîos hoiou hoíou hoious hoíous oia oioi oion oios oiou oiousLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 24:21 RelPro-NFSGRK: θλίψις μεγάλη οἵα οὐ γέγονεν NAS: tribulation, such as has not occurred KJV: great tribulation, such as was not INT: tribulation great such as not has been Mark 9:3 RelPro-NNP Mark 13:19 RelPro-NFS Luke 9:55 RelPro-GNS Romans 9:6 RelPro-NNS 1 Corinthians 15:48 RelPro-NMS 1 Corinthians 15:48 RelPro-NMS 2 Corinthians 10:11 RelPro-NMP 2 Corinthians 12:20 RelPro-ANP 2 Corinthians 12:20 RelPro-AMS Philippians 1:30 RelPro-AMS 1 Thessalonians 1:5 RelPro-NMP 2 Timothy 3:11 RelPro-NNP 2 Timothy 3:11 RelPro-ANP Revelation 16:18 RelPro-NMS Strong's Greek 3634 |
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