ὅτε
hote
when
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word ὅτε (hote) is a temporal conjunction that translates to "when." It is used 106 times in the Bible, indicating its significance in conveying time and sequence. The word is often employed to introduce a condition, express a consequence, or specify a particular moment in time. In terms of usage, ὅτε is frequently used in conjunction with verbs, adverbs, and other temporal expressions to provide context and clarity. It can also be used to express a sense of uncertainty or possibility, as in "when" something might happen. The word's versatility allows it to be used in a wide range of situations, from describing historical events to expressing future possibilities. The significance of ὅτε lies in its ability to provide a sense of timing and sequence to the narrative. By using this word, the author can create a sense of tension, anticipation, or surprise, drawing the reader into the story. In addition, ὅτε can be used to highlight the importance of a particular event or moment, making it a crucial element in the biblical narrative.
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Occurrences in Scripture
106 total occurrences across the text — showing 50
When Jesus had finished saying these things, the multitudes were astonished at his teaching,
Matthew 9:25But when the crowd was put out, he entered in, took her by the hand, and the girl arose.
Matthew 11:1When Jesus had finished directing his twelve disciples, he departed from there to teach and preach in their cities.
Matthew 12:3But he said to them, “Haven’t you read what David did, when he was hungry, and those who were with him;
Matthew 13:26But when the blade sprang up and produced fruit, then the darnel weeds appeared also.
Matthew 13:48which, when it was filled, they drew up on the beach. They sat down, and gathered the good into containers, but the bad they threw away.
Matthew 13:53When Jesus had finished these parables, he departed from there.
Matthew 17:25He said, “Yes.” When he came into the house, Jesus anticipated him, saying, “What do you think, Simon? From whom do the kings of the earth receive toll or tribute? From their children, or from strangers?”
Matthew 19:1When Jesus had finished these words, he departed from Galilee, and came into the borders of Judea beyond the Jordan.
Matthew 21:1When they came near to Jerusalem, and came to Bethsphage, to the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples,
Matthew 21:34When the season for the fruit came near, he sent his servants to the farmers, to receive his fruit.
Matthew 26:1When Jesus had finished all these words, he said to his disciples,
Matthew 27:31When they had mocked him, they took the robe off him, and put his clothes on him, and led him away to crucify him.
Mark 1:32At evening, when the sun had set, they brought to him all who were sick, and those who were possessed by demons.
Mark 2:25He said to them, “Did you never read what David did, when he had need, and was hungry—he, and those who were with him?
Mark 4:6When the sun had risen, it was scorched; and because it had no root, it withered away.
Mark 4:10When he was alone, those who were around him with the twelve asked him about the parables.
Mark 6:21Then a convenient day came, that Herod on his birthday made a supper for his nobles, the high officers, and the chief men of Galilee.
Mark 7:17When he had entered into a house away from the multitude, his disciples asked him about the parable.
Mark 8:19When I broke the five loaves among the five thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces did you take up?” They told him, “Twelve.”
Mark 8:20“When the seven loaves fed the four thousand, how many baskets full of broken pieces did you take up?” They told him, “Seven.”
Mark 14:12On the first day of unleavened bread, when they sacrificed the Passover, his disciples asked him, “Where do you want us to go and prepare that you may eat the Passover?”
Mark 15:20When they had mocked him, they took the purple off him, and put his own garments on him. They led him out to crucify him.
Mark 15:41who, when he was in Galilee, followed him and served him; and many other women who came up with him to Jerusalem.
Luke 2:21When eight days were fulfilled for the circumcision of the child, his name was called Jesus, which was given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
Luke 2:22When the days of their purification according to the law of Moses were fulfilled, they brought him up to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord
Luke 2:42When he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast,
Luke 4:25But truly I tell you, there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the sky was shut up three years and six months, when a great famine came over all the land.
Luke 6:3Jesus, answering them, said, “Haven’t you read what David did when he was hungry, he, and those who were with him;
Luke 6:13When it was day, he called his disciples, and from them he chose twelve, whom he also named apostles:
Luke 13:35Behold, your house is left to you desolate. I tell you, you will not see me until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!’ ”
Luke 15:30But when this your son came, who has devoured your living with prostitutes, you killed the fattened calf for him.’
Luke 17:22He said to the disciples, “The days will come when you will desire to see one of the days of the Son of Man, and you will not see it.
Luke 22:14When the hour had come, he sat down with the twelve apostles.
Luke 22:35He said to them, “When I sent you out without purse, wallet, and sandals, did you lack anything?” They said, “Nothing.”
Luke 23:33When they came to the place that is called “The Skull”, they crucified him there with the criminals, one on the right and the other on the left.
John 1:19This is John’s testimony, when the Jews sent priests and Levites from Jerusalem to ask him, “Who are you?”
John 2:22When therefore he was raised from the dead, his disciples remembered that he said this, and they believed the Scripture, and the word which Jesus had said.
John 4:21Jesus said to her, “Woman, believe me, the hour comes, when neither in this mountain, nor in Jerusalem, will you worship the Father.
John 4:23But the hour comes, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father seeks such to be his worshipers.
John 4:45So when he came into Galilee, the Galileans received him, having seen all the things that he did in Jerusalem at the feast, for they also went to the feast.
John 5:25Most certainly I tell you, the hour comes, and now is, when the dead will hear the Son of God’s voice; and those who hear will live.
John 6:24When the multitude therefore saw that Jesus wasn’t there, nor his disciples, they themselves got into the boats, and came to Capernaum, seeking Jesus.
John 9:4I must work the works of him who sent me while it is day. The night is coming, when no one can work.
John 9:14It was a Sabbath when Jesus made the mud and opened his eyes.
John 12:16His disciples didn’t understand these things at first, but when Jesus was glorified, then they remembered that these things were written about him, and that they had done these things to him.
John 12:17The multitude therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out of the tomb and raised him from the dead was testifying about it.
John 13:12So when he had washed their feet, put his outer garment back on, and sat down again, he said to them, “Do you know what I have done to you?
John 13:31When he had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him.
John 16:25I have spoken these things to you in figures of speech. But the time is coming when I will no more speak to you in figures of speech, but will tell you plainly about the Father.