Strong's G3741 · Greek
ὅσιος
hósios
Definition
and from G40 (ἅγιος), which relates to purity from defilement), i.e. hallowed (pious, sacred, sure)
KJV: holy, mercy, shalt be
Root / derivation: of uncertain affinity; properly, right (by intrinsic or divine character; thus distinguished from 1342, which refers rather to human statutes and relations; from G2413 (ἱερός), which denotes formal consecration;
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.
Acts 13:35Wherefore he saith also in another psalm, Thou shalt not suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
1 Timothy1 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 (hósios) mean?
and from G40 (ἅγιος), which relates to purity from defilement), i.e. hallowed (pious, sacred, sure)
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 hósios 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; properly, right (by intrinsic or divine character; thus distinguished from 1342, which refers rather to human statutes and relations; from G2413 (ἱερός), which denotes formal consecration;