"together; in the same place, Jn. 21:2; together at the same time, Jn. 4:36; 20:4; Acts 2:1*"
Definition and meaning
together; in the same place, Jn. 21:2; together at the same time, Jn. 4:36; 20:4; Acts 2:1*
In the original Greek the word is written: ὁμοῦ
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 homou (G3674) across the King James Bible.
And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.
So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre.
There were together Simon Peter, and Thomas called Didymus, and Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, and the sons of Zebedee, and two other of his disciples.
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Common questions
Strong's G3674 (homou) is a Greek word that means: together; in the same place, Jn. 21:2; together at the same time, Jn. 4:36; 20:4; Acts 2:1* It appears 3 times in the King James Bible.
The word homou (G3674) appears 3 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G3674 is homou, a Greek word defined as: together; in the same place, Jn. 21:2; together at the same time, Jn. 4:36; 20:4; Acts 2:1*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
homou is a Greek word found in the New Testament.