"just so, in just the same way or manner, likewise, Mt. 20:5; 21:30"
Definition and meaning
just so, in just the same way or manner, likewise, Mt. 20:5; 21:30
In the original Greek the word is written: ὡσαύτως
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 hosautos (G5615) across the King James Bible.
Again he went out about the sixth and ninth hour, and did likewise.
And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not.
Again, he sent other servants more than the first: and they did unto them likewise.
And likewise he that had received two, he also gained other two.
And the second took her, and died, neither left he any seed: and the third likewise.
But he spake the more vehemently, If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all.
I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish.
And the third took her; and in like manner the seven also: and they left no children, and died.
Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.
Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.
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Common questions
Strong's G5615 (hosautos) is a Greek word that means: just so, in just the same way or manner, likewise, Mt. 20:5; 21:30 It appears 17 times in the King James Bible.
The word hosautos (G5615) appears 17 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G5615 is hosautos, a Greek word defined as: just so, in just the same way or manner, likewise, Mt. 20:5; 21:30. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
hosautos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.