"likewise, in a similar manner, Mt. 22:26; 27:41"
Definition and meaning
likewise, in a similar manner, Mt. 22:26; 27:41
In the original Greek the word is written: ὁμοίως
Historical context
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
These are the most notable occurrences of homoios (G3668) across the King James Bible.
Likewise the second also, and the third, unto the seventh.
Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples.
Likewise also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said,
And these are they likewise which are sown on stony ground; who, when they have heard the word, immediately receive it with gladness;
He answereth and saith unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do likewise.
And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men.
And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the disciples of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink?
And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.
And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.
And he said, He that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.
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Common questions
Strong's G3668 (homoios) is a Greek word that means: likewise, in a similar manner, Mt. 22:26; 27:41 It appears 28 times in the King James Bible.
The word homoios (G3668) appears 28 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G3668 is homoios, a Greek word defined as: likewise, in a similar manner, Mt. 22:26; 27:41. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
homoios is a Greek word found in the New Testament.