ὁ
ho
the/this/who
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ὁ (ho) is a definite article that serves as a marker of identification, indicating a specific person, place, or thing. Its primary function is to point out a particular entity, set it apart from others, and emphasize its uniqueness. With an astonishing 20,754 occurrences in the Bible, ὁ is one of the most frequently used words in the Greek New Testament. The versatility of ὁ is evident in its range of usage. It can be translated as "the," "this," or "who," depending on the context. For example, in Matthew 1:21, ὁ (ho) is used to refer to a specific person, Jesus, as "the one who will save his people from their sins." In contrast, in John 1:1, ὁ (ho) is used to introduce a general concept, "the Word," which refers to Jesus Christ. The significance of ὁ lies in its ability to provide clarity and precision in communication. By using ὁ, the author of a sentence or passage can ensure that the reader understands which person, place, or thing is being referred to. This is particularly important in the biblical context, where the use of ὁ helps to establish the identity of key figures, such as Jesus, and to convey the author's intended meaning.
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Occurrences in Scripture
20,754 total occurrences across the text — showing 50
For when every commandment had been spoken by Moses to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of the calves and the goats, with water and scarlet wool and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book itself and all the people,
Hebrews 9:19For when every commandment had been spoken by Moses to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of the calves and the goats, with water and scarlet wool and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book itself and all the people,
Hebrews 9:19For when every commandment had been spoken by Moses to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of the calves and the goats, with water and scarlet wool and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book itself and all the people,
Hebrews 9:19For when every commandment had been spoken by Moses to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of the calves and the goats, with water and scarlet wool and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book itself and all the people,
Hebrews 9:19For when every commandment had been spoken by Moses to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of the calves and the goats, with water and scarlet wool and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book itself and all the people,
Hebrews 9:19For when every commandment had been spoken by Moses to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of the calves and the goats, with water and scarlet wool and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book itself and all the people,
Hebrews 9:19For when every commandment had been spoken by Moses to all the people according to the law, he took the blood of the calves and the goats, with water and scarlet wool and hyssop, and sprinkled both the book itself and all the people,
Hebrews 9:20saying, “This is the blood of the covenant which God has commanded you.”
Hebrews 9:20saying, “This is the blood of the covenant which God has commanded you.”
Hebrews 9:20saying, “This is the blood of the covenant which God has commanded you.”
Hebrews 9:21Moreover he sprinkled the tabernacle and all the vessels of the ministry in the same way with the blood.
Hebrews 9:21Moreover he sprinkled the tabernacle and all the vessels of the ministry in the same way with the blood.
Hebrews 9:21Moreover he sprinkled the tabernacle and all the vessels of the ministry in the same way with the blood.
Hebrews 9:21Moreover he sprinkled the tabernacle and all the vessels of the ministry in the same way with the blood.
Hebrews 9:22According to the law, nearly everything is cleansed with blood, and apart from shedding of blood there is no remission.
Hebrews 9:23It was necessary therefore that the copies of the things in the heavens should be cleansed with these, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.
Hebrews 9:23It was necessary therefore that the copies of the things in the heavens should be cleansed with these, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.
Hebrews 9:23It was necessary therefore that the copies of the things in the heavens should be cleansed with these, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.
Hebrews 9:23It was necessary therefore that the copies of the things in the heavens should be cleansed with these, but the heavenly things themselves with better sacrifices than these.
Hebrews 9:24For Christ hasn’t entered into holy places made with hands, which are representations of the true, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us;
Hebrews 9:24For Christ hasn’t entered into holy places made with hands, which are representations of the true, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us;
Matthew 5:40If anyone sues you to take away your coat, let him have your cloak also.
Matthew 5:42Give to him who asks you, and don’t turn away him who desires to borrow from you.
Matthew 5:42Give to him who asks you, and don’t turn away him who desires to borrow from you.
Matthew 5:43“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’
Matthew 5:43“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’
Matthew 5:44But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,
Matthew 5:44But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,
Matthew 5:44But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,
Matthew 5:44But I tell you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who mistreat you and persecute you,
Matthew 9:3Behold, some of the scribes said to themselves, “This man blasphemes.”
Matthew 9:4Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts?
Matthew 9:4Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts?
Matthew 9:4Jesus, knowing their thoughts, said, “Why do you think evil in your hearts?
Matthew 9:5For which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven;’ or to say, ‘Get up, and walk?’
Matthew 9:6But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins-” (then he said to the paralytic), “Get up, and take up your mat, and go to your house.”
Matthew 9:6But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins-” (then he said to the paralytic), “Get up, and take up your mat, and go to your house.”
Matthew 9:6But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins-” (then he said to the paralytic), “Get up, and take up your mat, and go to your house.”
Matthew 9:6But that you may know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins-” (then he said to the paralytic), “Get up, and take up your mat, and go to your house.”
Matthew 12:10And behold there was a man with a withered hand. They asked him, “Is it lawful to heal on the Sabbath day?” that they might accuse him.
Matthew 12:11He said to them, “What man is there among you, who has one sheep, and if this one falls into a pit on the Sabbath day, won’t he grab on to it, and lift it out?
Matthew 12:11He said to them, “What man is there among you, who has one sheep, and if this one falls into a pit on the Sabbath day, won’t he grab on to it, and lift it out?
Matthew 14:11His head was brought on a platter, and given to the young lady; and she brought it to her mother.
Matthew 14:11His head was brought on a platter, and given to the young lady; and she brought it to her mother.
Matthew 14:11His head was brought on a platter, and given to the young lady; and she brought it to her mother.
Matthew 14:12His disciples came, and took the body, and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus.
Matthew 14:12His disciples came, and took the body, and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus.
Matthew 14:12His disciples came, and took the body, and buried it. Then they went and told Jesus.
Matthew 14:13Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat, to a deserted place apart. When the multitudes heard it, they followed him on foot from the cities.
Matthew 14:13Now when Jesus heard this, he withdrew from there in a boat, to a deserted place apart. When the multitudes heard it, they followed him on foot from the cities.