Biblica Analytica
G5610 Greek

ὥρα

hōra

hour

Lexicon Entry

Definition
hour
Transliteration
hōra
Strong's Number
G5610
Occurrences
108

Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

What Original Readers Understood

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The Greek lemma ὥρα (hōra) translates to "hour" in the English language. It is used 108 times in the Bible to denote a unit of time. In this context, an hour is an unspecified period, often used loosely to convey a sense of timing or scheduling. This word can also be related to the specific timing of events or the passage of time. The usage of ὥρα ranges from everyday situations, such as scheduling appointments, to more abstract contexts, like measuring time in prayer or referencing specific events that occurred during a particular hour. In biblical passages, hours can symbolize moments of transformation, spiritual awareness, or crucial decisions made by characters. The significance of ὥρα as a concept lies in its universality and connection to the human experience. It serves as a reminder that time is relative and often subject to interpretation, particularly when measured through personal reflections or life-altering events. Throughout its occurrences in the Bible, ὥρα underscores the importance of being mindful of time and making the most of the opportunities presented within it.

Source data & methodology
Strong's
G5610
Lemma
ὥρα
Transliteration
hōra
Definition
hour
Occurrences
108
Model
groq
Prompt version
1

AI synthesis uses only the lexicon data above as context — never training knowledge.

Occurrences in Scripture

108 total occurrences across the text — showing 50

Matthew 8:13

Jesus said to the centurion, “Go your way. Let it be done for you as you have believed.” His servant was healed in that hour.

Matthew 9:22

But Jesus, turning around and seeing her, said, “Daughter, cheer up! Your faith has made you well.” And the woman was made well from that hour.

Matthew 10:19

But when they deliver you up, don’t be anxious how or what you will say, for it will be given you in that hour what you will say.

Matthew 14:15

When evening had come, his disciples came to him, saying, “This place is deserted, and the hour is already late. Send the multitudes away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves food.”

Matthew 15:28

Then Jesus answered her, “Woman, great is your faith! Be it done to you even as you desire.” And her daughter was healed from that hour.

Matthew 17:18

Jesus rebuked him, the demon went out of him, and the boy was cured from that hour.

Matthew 18:1

In that hour the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who then is greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?”

Matthew 20:3

He went out about the third hour, and saw others standing idle in the marketplace.

Matthew 20:5

Again he went out about the sixth and the ninth hour, and did likewise.

Matthew 20:6

About the eleventh hour he went out, and found others standing idle. He said to them, ‘Why do you stand here all day idle?’

Matthew 20:9

“When those who were hired at about the eleventh hour came, they each received a denarius.

Matthew 20:12

saying, ‘These last have spent one hour, and you have made them equal to us, who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat!’

Matthew 24:36

But no one knows of that day and hour, not even the angels of heaven, but my Father only.

Matthew 24:44

Therefore also be ready, for in an hour that you don’t expect, the Son of Man will come.

Matthew 24:50

the lord of that servant will come in a day when he doesn’t expect it, and in an hour when he doesn’t know it,

Matthew 25:13

Watch therefore, for you don’t know the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming.

Matthew 26:40

He came to the disciples, and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “What, couldn’t you watch with me for one hour?

Matthew 26:45

Then he came to his disciples, and said to them, “Sleep on now, and take your rest. Behold, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

Matthew 26:55

In that hour Jesus said to the multitudes, “Have you come out as against a robber with swords and clubs to seize me? I sat daily in the temple teaching, and you didn’t arrest me.

Matthew 27:45

Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour.

Matthew 27:45

Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour.

Matthew 27:46

About the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lima sabachthani?” That is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”

Mark 6:35

When it was late in the day, his disciples came to him, and said, “This place is deserted, and it is late in the day.

Mark 6:35

When it was late in the day, his disciples came to him, and said, “This place is deserted, and it is late in the day.

Mark 11:11

Jesus entered into the temple in Jerusalem. When he had looked around at everything, it being now evening, he went out to Bethany with the twelve.

Mark 13:11

When they lead you away and deliver you up, don’t be anxious beforehand, or premeditate what you will say, but say whatever will be given you in that hour. For it is not you who speak, but the Holy Spirit.

Mark 14:35

He went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass away from him.

Mark 14:37

He came and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “Simon, are you sleeping? Couldn’t you watch one hour?

Mark 14:41

He came the third time, and said to them, “Sleep on now, and take your rest. It is enough. The hour has come. Behold, the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

Mark 15:25

It was the third hour, and they crucified him.

Mark 15:33

When the sixth hour had come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour.

Mark 15:33

When the sixth hour had come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour.

Mark 15:34

At the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?” which is, being interpreted, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”

Luke 1:10

The whole multitude of the people were praying outside at the hour of incense.

Luke 2:38

Coming up at that very hour, she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who were looking for redemption in Jerusalem.

Luke 10:21

In that same hour Jesus rejoiced in the Holy Spirit, and said, “I thank you, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that you have hidden these things from the wise and understanding, and revealed them to little children. Yes, Father, for so it was well-pleasing in your sight.”

Luke 12:12

for the Holy Spirit will teach you in that same hour what you must say.”

Luke 12:39

But know this, that if the master of the house had known in what hour the thief was coming, he would have watched, and not allowed his house to be broken into.

Luke 12:40

Therefore be ready also, for the Son of Man is coming in an hour that you don’t expect him.”

Luke 12:46

then the lord of that servant will come in a day when he isn’t expecting him, and in an hour that he doesn’t know, and will cut him in two, and place his portion with the unfaithful.

Luke 13:31

On that same day, some Pharisees came, saying to him, “Get out of here, and go away, for Herod wants to kill you.”

Luke 14:17

He sent out his servant at supper time to tell those who were invited, ‘Come, for everything is ready now.’

Luke 20:19

The chief priests and the scribes sought to lay hands on him that very hour, but they feared the people—for they knew he had spoken this parable against them.

Luke 22:14

When the hour had come, he sat down with the twelve apostles.

Luke 22:53

When I was with you in the temple daily, you didn’t stretch out your hands against me. But this is your hour, and the power of darkness.”

Luke 22:59

After about one hour passed, another confidently affirmed, saying, “Truly this man also was with him, for he is a Galilean!”

Luke 23:44

It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour.

Luke 23:44

It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour.

Luke 24:33

They rose up that very hour, returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and those who were with them,

John 1:39

He said to them, “Come, and see.” They came and saw where he was staying, and they stayed with him that day. It was about the tenth hour.