ΩΣΣΠΕΡ, ωσσπερ
ŌSSPER, ōssper
Sounds Like: HOHS-per
Translations: just as, even as, as, like, according as
From the root: ΩΣΠΕΡ
Part of Speech: Adverb, Conjunction
Explanation: This word is a compound adverb or conjunction, meaning 'just as' or 'even as'. It is used to introduce a comparison, indicating that something is exactly like something else, or that an action occurs in the same manner as another. It emphasizes the similarity or correspondence between two things or actions. It is often used to draw parallels or analogies in a sentence. The double sigma (ΣΣ) in 'ΩΣΣΠΕΡ' is likely a scribal error or a rare variant; the standard and much more common form is 'ΩΣΠΕΡ'.
Inflection: Does not inflect
Strong’s number: G5618 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Job — 14:2
From the same root
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