‾ΥΥ‾Ω, ‾υυ‾ω
‾YY‾Ō, ‾yy‾ō
Sounds Like: HEE-oo OH
Translations: (of) Son, O
From the root: ΥΙΟΣ, Ω
Part of Speech: Noun, Interjection
Explanation: This is a compound expression. ‾ΥΥ‾ is a scribal abbreviation (nomina sacra) for ΥΙΟΥ (HUIOU), meaning 'of Son' or 'Son's'. It is the genitive singular form of the noun ΥΙΟΣ (HUIOS), meaning 'son'. Ω (Omega) is an interjection used to express an address, often translated as 'O' or 'Oh'. Together, 'Ω ΥΙΟΥ' would typically be used in a vocative sense, addressing someone as 'O Son' or 'O Son of...'. In the provided context, 'ΩΣΑΝΝΑ ΤΩ ‾ΥΥ‾Ω ΔΑΔ' translates to 'Hosanna to the Son of David', where 'ΥΙΟΥ' is in the genitive case, indicating possession or relationship, and 'Ω' is part of the vocative address.
Inflection: ΥΙΟΥ: Singular, Genitive, Masculine; Ω: Does not inflect (Interjection)
Strong’s numbers: G5207 (Lookup on BibleHub), G5599 (Lookup on BibleHub)
Instances
Codex Sinaiticus
- Matthew — 21:9
From the same root
No other words from the same root, ΥΙΟΣ, Ω, appear in our texts.
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