Lexical Summary hoti: that, because, since, for Original Word: ὅτι Strong's Exhaustive Concordance as great as, as many asNeuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because -- as concerning that, as though, because (that), for (that), how (that), (in) that, though, why. see GREEK hostis NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originconjunction from neut. of hostis, Definition that, because NASB Translation because (212), fact (3), how (2), saying (1), since (10), so (1), then (1), though (1), what (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3754: ὅτιὅτι (properly neuter of ὅστις), a conjunction (from Homer down) (Latinquod (cf. Winers Grammar, § 53, 8 b.; Buttmann, § 139, 51; § 149, 3)), marking: I. the substance or contents (of a statement), that; 1. joined to verbs of saying and declaring (where the accusative and infinitive is used in Latin): ἀναγγέλλειν, Acts 14:27; διηγεῖσθαι, Acts 9:27; εἰπεῖν, Matthew 16:20; Matthew 28:7, 13; John 7:42; John 16:15; 1 Corinthians 1:15; λέγειν, Matthew 3:9; Matthew 8:11; Mark 3:28; Luke 15:7; John 16:20; Romans 4:9 (T Tr WH omit; L brackets ὅτι); 2. in elliptical formulas (Buttmann, 358 (307); (Winer's Grammar, 585 (544) note)): τί ὅτι etc., equivalent to τί ἐστιν ὅτι (A. V. how is it that), wherefore? Mark 2:16 R G L (others omit τί; cf. 5 below, and see ὅστις, 4); Luke 2:49; Acts 5:4, 9. οὐχ ὅτι for οὐ λέγω ὅτι, our not that, not as though, cf. Buttmann, § 150, 1; (Winer's Grammar, 597 (555)); thus, John 6:46; John 7:22; 2 Corinthians 1:24; 2 Corinthians 3:5; Philippians 3:12; Philippians 4:11. ὅτι is used for εἰς ἐκεῖνο ὅτι (in reference to the fact that (English seeing that, in that")): thus in John 2:18; (Meyer (see his note on 1 Corinthians 1:26) would add many other examples, among them John 9:17 (see below)); for ἐν τούτῳ ὅτι, Romans 5:8; for περί τούτου ὅτι, concerning this, that: so after λαλεῖν, Mark 1:34; Luke 4:41 (others take ὅτι, in these examples and those after διαλογ. which follow in a causal sense; cf. Winer's Grammar, as below (Ellicott on 2 Thessalonians 3:7)); after λέγειν, John 9:17 (see above); after διαλογίζεσθαι, Matthew 16:8; Mark 8:17 (after ἀποστέλλειν σπιστολας, 1 Macc. 12:7). See examples from classic authors in Fritzsche on Matthew, p. 248f; (Meyer, as above; cf. Winer's Grammar, § 53, 8b.). 3. Noteworthy is the attraction, not uncommon, by which the noun that would naturally be the subject of the subjoined clause, is attracted by the verb of the principal clause and becomes its object (cf. Winer's Grammar, § 66, 5; B § 151, 1 a.); as, οἴδατε τήν οἰκίαν Στεφανᾶ, ὅτι ἐστιν ἀπαρχή, for οἴδατε, ὅτι ἡ οἰκία Στεφανᾶ, κτλ., 1 Corinthians 16:15; also after εἰδέναι and ἰδεῖν, Mark 12:34; 1 Thessalonians 2:1; so after other verbs of knowing, declaring, etc.: Matthew 25:24; John 9:8; Acts 3:10; Acts 9:20; 1 Corinthians 3:20; 2 Thessalonians 2:4; Revelation 17:8, etc.; ὅν ὑμεῖς λέγετε ὅτι Θεός ὑμῶν ἐστι, for περί οὐ (cf. Luke 21:5) ὑμεῖς λέγετε ὅτι, John 8:54. 4. As respects construction, ὅτι is joined in the N. T. a. to the indicative even where the opinion of another is introduced, and therefore according to classical usage the optative should have been used; as, διεστείλατο ... ἵνα μηδενί εἴπωσιν, ὅτι αὐτός ἐστιν ὁ Χριστός, Matthew 16:20; add, b. to that subjunctive after ὀυτ μή which differs scarcely at all from the future (see μή, IV. 2, p. 411a; (cf. Winer's Grammar, 508 (473))): Matthew 5:20; Matthew 26:29 (R G; others omit ὅτι); Mark 14:25; Luke 21:32; John 11:56 (where before ὅτι supply δοκεῖτε, borrowed from the preceding δοκεῖ); but in Romans 3:8 ὅτι before ποιήσωμεν (hortatory subjunctive (cf. Winers Grammar, § 41 a. 4 a.; Buttmann, 245 (211))) is recitative (see 5 below), depending on λέγουσι (Winers Grammar, 628 (583); Buttmann, § 141, 3). c. to the infinitive, by a mingling of two constructions, common even in classic Greek, according to which the writer beginning the construction with ὅτι falls into the construction of the accusative with an infinitive: Acts 27:10; cf. Winers Grammar, 339 (318) N. 2; (sec. 63, 2c.; Buttmann, 383 (328)). On the anacoluthon found in 1 Corinthians 12:2, according to the reading ὅτι ὅτε (which appears in the Sinaiticus manuscript also (and is adopted by L brackets T Tr WH (yet cf. their note))), cf. Buttmann, 383f (328f). 5. ὅτι is placed before direct discourse (`recitative' ὅτι) (Buttmann,sec. 139, 51; Winer's Grammar, § 65, 3 c.; § 60, 9 (and Moulton's note)): Matthew 2:23(?); II. the reason why anything is said to be or to be done, because, since, for that, for (a causal conjunc.; Latinquod,quia,quom,nam); (on the difference between it and γάρ cf. Westcott, Epistles of John, p. 70); a. it is added to a speaker's words to show what ground he gives for his opinion; as, μακάριος etc. ὅτι, Matthew 5:4-12; Matthew 13:16; Luke 6:20; Luke 14:14; after οὐαί, Matthew 11:21; Matthew 23:13-15, 23, 25, 27, 29; Luke 6:24; Luke 10:13; Luke 11:42-44, 46, 52; Jude 1:11; cf. further, Matthew 7:13; Matthew 17:15; Matthew 25:8; Mark 5:9; Mark 9:38 (G Tr marginal reading omit; Tr text brackets the clause); Luke 7:47; Luke 23:40; John 1:30; John 5:27; John 9:16; John 16:9-11, 14, 16 (T Tr WH omit; L brackets the clause); Acts 1:5, and often; — or is added by the narrator, to give the reason for his own opinion: Matthew 2:18; Matthew 9:36; Mark 3:30; Mark 6:34; John 2:25; Acts 1:17; — or, in general, by a teacher, and often in such a way that it relates to his entire statement or views: Matthew 5:43; 1 John 4:18; 2 John 1:7; Revelation 3:10. b. ὅτι makes reference to some word or words that precede or immediately follow it (cf. Winers Grammar, § 23, 5; § 53, 8 b.; Buttmann, § 127, 6); as, διά τοῦτο, John 8:47; John 10:17; John 12:39; 1 John 3:1, etc. διά τί; Romans 9:32; 2 Corinthians 11:11. χάριν τίνος; 1 John 3:12. οὕτως, Revelation 3:16. ἐν τούτῳ, 1 John 3:20. ὅτι in the protasis, John 1:50( III. On the combination ὡς ὅτι see ὡς, I. 3. STRONGS NT 3754: ὅτι (interrog) [ὅτι (interrog) interrogative, i. e. ὁ, τί or ὁ τί, see ὅστις, 4 (and at the beginning).) ὅστις, 4 (and at the beginning).] Ὅτι appears 1 309 times in the Greek New Testament, serving principally to (1) introduce the content of a statement, confession, quotation, or prophecy and (2) supply the reason, ground, or evidence for what has just been said. By this small but potent particle, the writers bind together revelation and response, doctrine and duty, worship and witness. Connector of Divine Speech • Matthew 3:17 – “And a voice from heaven said, ‘This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased.’” Ὅτι regularly introduces direct words from the Father, the Son, and angelic messengers, underscoring the authority of every divine utterance recorded in Scripture. Prophetic Fulfillment • Matthew 2:23 – Joseph settles in Nazareth “so that what was spoken through the prophets might be fulfilled: ‘He will be called a Nazarene.’” Matthew, John, and Luke employ ὅτι to tether Old Testament promise to New Testament realization, demonstrating the unity of redemptive history. Ground of Gospel Proclamation • Acts 2:36 – “Therefore let all Israel know for certain that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ.” In apostolic preaching the particle supplies the factual foundation that demands repentance and faith. Christological Confession • John 20:31 – “But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.” Creedal declarations are framed with ὅτι, expressing the non-negotiable truths about the person and work of Christ. Soteriological Foundation • Romans 5:8 – “But God proves His love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” The particle anchors the historical facts that secure justification, forgiveness, and resurrection hope. Ethical Motivation • Matthew 5:3-10 – each Beatitude links blessing to reason: “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Commands are never detached imperatives; ὅτι supplies the gospel logic that fuels holy living. Pastoral Encouragement • 1 Thessalonians 5:9 – “For God has not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Sufferers are consoled and emboldened by reasons rooted in God’s unchanging purposes. Assurance in Prayer • 1 John 5:15 – “And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him.” Prayer confidence is tied to revealed certainties introduced by ὅτι. Eschatological Certainty • Revelation 19:2 – “True and righteous are His judgments, because He has judged the great prostitute.” The particle fastens future hope to God’s completed acts and unbreakable promises. Worship and Doxology • Revelation 4:11 – “Worthy are You, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for You created all things, and by Your will they exist and came to be.” Biblical praise always gives reasons; ὅτι invites the worshiper to adore God on the basis of who He is and what He has done. Formation of Doctrine Pauline argumentation is saturated with ὅτι clauses (e.g., Romans 8:28-30; Galatians 2:16; Colossians 1:16-19), revealing that Christian teaching is constructed on revealed facts, not philosophical speculation. Patterns Worth Noting 1. Ὅτι + ἔστιν (“that is”): identity statements (Matthew 16:16; Acts 9:20). Implications for Ministry Today • Preachers mirror apostolic method when they state the truth and then supply the ὅτι—the God-given reason or evidence (Nehemiah 8:8 patterned the same principle in Hebrew). In every genre and situation, ὅτι welds gospel facts to faith and practice, ensuring that the church’s confession, consolation, and conduct stand on the firm foundation of God’s self-revealed truth. Englishman's Concordance Matthew 2:16 ConjGRK: Ἡρῴδης ἰδὼν ὅτι ἐνεπαίχθη ὑπὸ KJV: when he saw that he was mocked INT: Herod having seen that he had been tricked by Matthew 2:18 Conj Matthew 2:22 Conj Matthew 2:23 Conj Matthew 3:9 Conj Matthew 4:6 Conj Matthew 4:12 Conj Matthew 5:3 Conj Matthew 5:4 Conj Matthew 5:5 Conj Matthew 5:6 Conj Matthew 5:7 Conj Matthew 5:8 Conj Matthew 5:9 Conj Matthew 5:10 Conj Matthew 5:12 Conj Matthew 5:17 Conj Matthew 5:20 Conj Matthew 5:21 Conj Matthew 5:22 Conj Matthew 5:23 Conj Matthew 5:27 Conj Matthew 5:28 Conj Matthew 5:32 Conj Matthew 5:33 Conj |
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