Refiner Word Study hothen (G3606)
G3606  ·  Greek  ·  Strong's Concordance
ὅθεν
hothen
15 occurrences in Scripture Greek

"whence, Mt. 12:44; Acts 14:26; from the place where, Mt. 25:24, 26; whence, from which circumstance, 1 Jn. 2:18; wherefore, whereupon, Mt. 14:7"

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Definition and meaning

What does hothen mean in Greek?

15
Occurrences in Scripture
G3606
Strong's number
Greek
Original language

whence, Mt. 12:44; Acts 14:26; from the place where, Mt. 25:24, 26; whence, from which circumstance, 1 Jn. 2:18; wherefore, whereupon, Mt. 14:7

In the original Greek the word is written: ὅθεν

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 hothen

These are the most notable occurrences of hothen (G3606) across the King James Bible.

Matthew 12:44

Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished.

Matthew 14:7

Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask.

Matthew 25:24

Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:

Matthew 25:26

His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:

Luke 11:24

When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out.

Acts 14:26

And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.

Acts 26:19

Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:

Acts 28:13

And from thence we fetched a compass, and came to Rhegium: and after one day the south wind blew, and we came the next day to Puteoli:

Hebrews 2:17

Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.

Hebrews 3:1

Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions about hothen

What does hothen mean in Greek?

Strong's G3606 (hothen) is a Greek word that means: whence, Mt. 12:44; Acts 14:26; from the place where, Mt. 25:24, 26; whence, from which circumstance, 1 Jn. 2:18; wherefore, whereupon, Mt. 14:7 It appears 15 times in the King James Bible.

How many times does hothen appear in the Bible?

The word hothen (G3606) appears 15 times in the original Greek text.

What is Strong's number G3606?

Strong's G3606 is hothen, a Greek word defined as: whence, Mt. 12:44; Acts 14:26; from the place where, Mt. 25:24, 26; whence, from which circumstance, 1 Jn. 2:18; wherefore, whereupon, Mt. 14:7. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.

Is hothen in the Old Testament or New Testament?

hothen is a Greek word found in the New Testament.