Refiner Word Study hoios (G3634)
G3634  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
οἱος
hoios
12 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"what, of what kind or sort, as, Mt. 24:21; Mk. 9:3; οὐχ οἶον, not so as, not as implying, Rom. 9:6"

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Definition and meaning

What does hoios mean in Greek?

12
Occurrences in Scripture
G3634
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

what, of what kind or sort, as, Mt. 24:21; Mk. 9:3; οὐχ οἶον, not so as, not as implying, Rom. 9:6

In the original Greek the word is written: οἱος

Historical context

What was happening when this word was written?

Roman-Occupied Judea (c. 4 BC-AD 30)

Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.

The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.

Scripture references

Top 10 Bible verses with hoios

These are the most notable occurrences of hoios (G3634) across the King James Bible.

Matthew 24:21

For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be.

Mark 9:3

And his raiment became shining, exceeding white as snow; so as no fuller on earth can white them.

Mark 13:19

For in those days shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation which God created unto this time, neither shall be.

Luke 9:55

But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.

Romans 9:6

Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel:

1 Corinthians 15:48

As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly.

2 Corinthians 10:11

Let such an one think this, that, such as we are in word by letters when we are absent, such will we be also in deed when we are present.

2 Corinthians 12:20

For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall be found unto you such as ye would not: lest there be debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults:

Philippians 1:30

Having the same conflict which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me.

1 Thessalonians 1:5

For our gospel came not unto you in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about hoios

What does hoios mean in Greek?

Strong's G3634 (hoios) is a Greek word that means: what, of what kind or sort, as, Mt. 24:21; Mk. 9:3; οὐχ οἶον, not so as, not as implying, Rom. 9:6 It appears 12 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does hoios appear in the Bible?

The word hoios (G3634) appears 12 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G3634?

Strong's G3634 is hoios, a Greek word defined as: what, of what kind or sort, as, Mt. 24:21; Mk. 9:3; οὐχ οἶον, not so as, not as implying, Rom. 9:6. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is hoios in the Old Testament or New Testament?

hoios is a Greek word found in the New Testament.