Strong's G3741 · Greek
ὅσιος
hosios · /hos'-ee-os/
Definition
of uncertain affinity; properly, right (by intrinsic or divine character; thus distinguished from 1342, which refers rather to human statutes and relations; from 2413, which denotes formal consecration; and from 40, which relates to purity from defilement), i.e. hallowed (pious, sacred, sure):--holy, mercy, shalt be. 342
KJV: holy, mercy, shalt be. 342
Root / derivation: of uncertain affinity
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ὅσιος across 8 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
8 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Acts3 verses
Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
Acts 13:34And as concerning that he raised him up from the dead, now no more to return to corruption, he said on this wise I will give you the sure mercies of David. mercies: Gr. holy, or just things: which word the Septuagint in many places, uses for that which is in the Hebrew, mercies
Acts 13:35Wherefore he saith also in another psalm, Thou shalt not suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
1 Timothy1 verse
Titus1 verse
Revelation2 verses
Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest.
Revelation 16:5And I heard the angel of the waters say, Thou art righteous, O Lord, which art, and wast, and shalt be, because thou hast judged thus.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G3741 (hosios) mean?
of uncertain affinity; properly, right (by intrinsic or divine character; thus distinguished from 1342, which refers rather to human statutes and relations; from 2413, which denotes formal consecration; and from 40, which relates to purity from defilement), i.e. hallowed (pious, sacred, sure):--holy, mercy, shalt be. 342
How many times does G3741 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G3741 (ὅσιος) appears in 8 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “holy.”
How is hosios translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G3741 is rendered as “holy” (4×), “One” (2×), “be” (1×), “mercies” (1×).
Where does the Greek word ὅσιος come from?
of uncertain affinity