"yet, nevertheless; with μέντοι, but nevertheless, but for all that, Jn. 12:42; even, though it be but, 1 Cor. 14:7; Gal. 3:15*"
Definition and meaning
yet, nevertheless; with μέντοι, but nevertheless, but for all that, Jn. 12:42; even, though it be but, 1 Cor. 14:7; Gal. 3:15*
In the original Greek the word is written: ὅμως
Historical context
John wrote for an audience familiar with both Jewish Scripture and Greek philosophy. The logos — the Word — was a term Greek philosophers used for the rational principle underlying the universe. John takes that concept and says: that logos became a person and lived among us. Crucifixion was the Roman execution method designed to maximize public humiliation, reserved for slaves and rebels.
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 homos (G3676) across the King James Bible.
Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:
And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?
Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man's covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto.
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Common questions
Strong's G3676 (homos) is a Greek word that means: yet, nevertheless; with μέντοι, but nevertheless, but for all that, Jn. 12:42; even, though it be but, 1 Cor. 14:7; Gal. 3:15* It appears 3 times in the King James Bible.
The word homos (G3676) appears 3 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G3676 is homos, a Greek word defined as: yet, nevertheless; with μέντοι, but nevertheless, but for all that, Jn. 12:42; even, though it be but, 1 Cor. 14:7; Gal. 3:15*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
homos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.