Lexical Summary hóde: Here, in this place Original Word: ὧδε Strong's Exhaustive Concordance here, hither, in this place, there. From an adverb form of hode; in this same spot, i.e. Here or hither -- here, hither, (in) this place, there. see GREEK hode NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origindemonstrative adverb from hode, Definition so, to here, here NASB Translation here (56), there (1), this case (2), this place (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5602: ὧδεὧδε, adverb (from ὅδε); 1. so, in this manner (very often in Homer). 2. adverb of place; a. hither, to this place (Homer, Iliad 18, 399. Od 1 182; 17, 545; cf. Buttmann, 71 (62f) (cf. Winers Grammar, § 54, 7; but its use in Homer of place is now generally denied; see Ebeling, Lex. Homer, under the word, p. 484b; Liddell and Scott, under the word, II.)): Matthew 8:29; Matthew 14:18 (Tr marginal reading brackets ὧδε); b. here, in this place: Matthew 12:6, 41; Matthew 14:17; Mark 9:1, 5; Mark 16:6; Luke 9:33; Luke 22:38; Luke 24:6 (WH reject the clause); John 6:9; John 11:21, 32, and often (the Sept. for פֹּה); τά ὧδε, the things that are done here, Colossians 4:9; ὧδε, in this city, Acts 9:14; in this world, Hebrews 13:14; opposed to ἐκεῖ (here, i. e. according to the Levitical law still in force; there, i. e. in the passage in Genesis concerning Melchizedek), Hebrews 7:8; ὧδε with some addition, Matthew 14:8; Mark 6:3; Mark 8:4; Luke 4:23; ὧδε ὁ Χριστός, ἤ ὧδε, here is Christ, or there (so A. V., but R. V. here is the Christ, or, Here (cf. ὧδε καί ὧδε, hither and thither, Exodus 2:12 etc.)), Matthew 24:23; ᾠδή ἤ ... ἐκεῖ, Mark 13:21 (T WH omit ἤ; Tr marginal reading reads καί); Luke 17:21, 23 (here T Tr WH marginal reading ἐκεῖ ... ὧδε (WH text ἐκεῖ ἤ ... ὧδε)); James 2:3 (here Rec. ἐκεῖ ἤ ... ὧδε; G L T Tr WH omit ὧδε (WH text and margin varying the place of ἐκεῖ)). Metaphorically, in this thing, Revelation 13:10, 18; Revelation 14:12; Revelation 17:9 (the phrase ὧδε ἐστιν in at least two of these passages (viz., Revelation 13:18; Revelation 14:12) seems to be equivalent to 'here there is opportunity for', 'need of' etc. (so in Epictetus diss. 3, 22, 105)); in this state of things, under these circumstances, 1 Corinthians 4:2 L (who, however, connects it with 1 Corinthians 4:1) T Tr WH; cf. Meyer at the passage Overview ὧδε is the demonstrative adverb “here,” directing attention to a specific, present location or situation. Across sixty-two New Testament occurrences it functions as an interpretive spotlight, focusing the reader on the immediate presence, activity, or promise of God. Whether on a Galilean hillside, in the upper room, or inside the empty tomb, ὧδε draws the eye and heart to what God is doing “in this place.” Narrative Use in the Four Gospels 1. Spatial pointer in account flow: “We have only five loaves and two fish here” (Matthew 14:17). Christological Emphasis: The Presence of the Messiah ὧδε repeatedly anchors the reader to the incarnate presence of Jesus. In the Synoptics, crowds inquire, “Where did this man get these things, and what is this wisdom given Him? … Are not His sisters here with us?” (Mark 6:2-3). The adverb heightens the irony: Messiah stands “here” yet remains unrecognized. By contrast, the Father’s voice at the Transfiguration and the angelic proclamation at the tomb confirm that salvation has arrived “in this place.” Miracles and Provision ‘Here’ The feeding narratives (Matthew 14:17-18; Mark 8:4; Luke 9:12-13; John 6:9) employ ὧδε to emphasize God’s ability to meet needs on the spot. Scarcity “here” becomes abundance under Christ’s hand, portraying the immediacy of divine sufficiency for ministry. Teaching Moments and Warnings Jesus leverages ὧδε to expose hypocrisy and misplaced confidence. In Luke 4:23 He anticipates the proverb, “Physician, heal yourself,” challenging Capernaum’s demand for miracles “here.” In Luke 11:31-32 He indicts contemporary listeners by contrasting their unbelief with the responsive faith of the Queen of the South and Nineveh, both of whom would stand in judgment “here” against that generation. Passion and Resurrection Announcements Gethsemane: “Sit here while I go over there and pray” (Mark 14:32; Matthew 26:38) contrasts Christ’s lonely agony with the disciples’ drowsy proximity. Empty tomb: “He is not here” (Matthew 28:6; Mark 16:6; Luke 24:6) transforms ὧδε into proof of victory; the place once occupied by death is now vacant. Acts and the Early Church: Localized Persecution and Fellowship Saul secures authority “to arrest all who call on Your name here in Jerusalem” (Acts 9:14, 21). The adverb underlines the immediate threat yet also the transforming power of grace as the persecutor becomes preacher in that very place. Pauline Usage: Stewardship and Unity In 1 Corinthians 4:2 Paul writes, “Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful here,” grounding accountability in the present sphere of service. Colossians 4:9 names Onesimus as “one of you. They will tell you all that is happening here,” reinforcing fellowship that transcends distance. Hebrews and James: Earthly versus Heavenly Focus Hebrews contrasts earthly priesthood “here” with Christ’s superior, heavenly ministry (Hebrews 7:8). Hebrews 13:14 adds, “For here we do not have an enduring city, but we are looking for the city that is to come,” using ὧδε to relativize present circumstances. James 2:3 employs the word in a church-gathering scenario—“Sit here in a good place”—to expose partiality. Apocalyptic Vision in Revelation In Revelation 4:1 “Come up here” invites John into the heavenly throne room, setting the stage for eschatological disclosure. Later, “Here is a call for the perseverance and faith of the saints” (Revelation 13:10) and “Here is the perseverance of the saints” (14:12) fuse location and exhortation: in the midst of tribulation, endurance is required. Revelation 17:9, “Here is a call for a mind with wisdom,” signals the need for Spirit-given discernment when interpreting prophetic imagery. Practical Ministry Insights • God works in concrete settings; faithful service begins “here”—in the local congregation, the workplace, the home. Doctrinal Reflection ὧδε testifies to the incarnation, resurrection, and ongoing presence of the Lord. It confronts every reader with the question: will we acknowledge and respond to what God is doing “here,” in our generation and situation? Key References Matthew 12:6, 41–42; 14:17–18; 24:23; 28:6 Mark 6:3; 13:21; 16:6 Luke 17:21, 23; 24:6 John 6:9; 11:21, 32; 20:27 Hebrews 7:8; 13:14 Revelation 4:1; 13:10, 18; 14:12; 17:9 Englishman's Concordance Matthew 8:29 AdvGRK: θεοῦ ἦλθες ὧδε πρὸ καιροῦ NAS: Have You come here to torment KJV: art thou come hither to torment INT: of God are you come here before [the] time Matthew 12:6 Adv Matthew 12:41 Adv Matthew 12:42 Adv Matthew 14:8 Adv Matthew 14:17 Adv Matthew 14:18 Adv Matthew 16:28 Adv Matthew 17:4 Adv Matthew 17:4 Adv Matthew 17:17 Adv Matthew 20:6 Adv Matthew 22:12 Adv Matthew 24:2 Adv Matthew 24:23 Adv Matthew 24:23 Adv Matthew 26:38 Adv Matthew 28:6 Adv Mark 6:3 Adv Mark 8:4 Adv Mark 9:1 Adv Mark 9:5 Adv Mark 11:3 Adv Mark 13:2 Adv Mark 13:21 Adv |
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