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Strong's G3697 ὁποῖος (hopoios)

Hopoios means “such as whatsoever” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3697 — kacam (“shear”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G3697
Language Greek
Linked Usages 6
Books 6

Strong's G3697 Quick Answer

Strong's G3697 ὁποῖος (hopoios) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. hopoios (hop-oy`-os) adj. 1. of what kind that, i.e. how (as) great (excellent) {specially, as an indefinite correlative to the definite antecedent G5108 of quality} It has 6 linked Bible usages across 6 books. Visible English usage signals include what. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
hopoios (hop-oy`-os) adj. 1. of what kind that, i.e. how (as) great (excellent) {specially, as an indefinite correlative to the definite antecedent G5108 of quality}
Usage
6 linked usages
Books
6 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
what

Meaning and Definition

hopoios (hop-oy`-os) adj. 1. of what kind that, i.e. how (as) great (excellent) {specially, as an indefinite correlative to the definite antecedent G5108 of quality} [from G3739 and G4169] KJV: what manner (sort) of, such as whatsoever Root(s): G3739, G4169 See also: G5108

Original Word
ὁποῖος
Transliteration
hopoios
Derivation
Root: ποῖος R1: 3739 R2: 4169
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3697. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

what sort?

Usage: ὁποῖος, -οία, -οῖον [in LXX: Sng.5:10, 2Ma.11:37 * ;] of what sort: 1Co.3:13, Gal.2:6, 1Th.1:9, Jas.1:24; τοιοῦτος ὁ., such as, Act.26:29.† (AS)

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How Strong's G3697 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render hopoios, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

How Strong's G3697 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 5 linked usages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G3697 (ὁποῖος) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G3697 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G3697 in the New Testament

5 indexed usages in New Testament.

Acts 26:29 KJV

And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.

1 Corinthians 3:13 KJV

Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is.

Galatians 2:6 KJV

But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth no man's person:) for they who seemed to be somewhat in conference added nothing to me:

Strong's G3697 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

1 indexed usage in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

2 Maccabees 11:37 Septuagint / Brenton

Therefore send some with speed, that we may know what is your mind.

Usage Excerpts

First 6 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3697.

Acts 26:29 New Testament, KJV
And Paul said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.
1 Corinthians 3:13 New Testament, KJV
Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is.
Galatians 2:6 New Testament, KJV
But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it maketh no matter to me: God accepteth no man's person:) for they who seemed to be somewhat in conference added nothing to me:
1 Thessalonians 1:9 New Testament, KJV
For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God;
James 1:24 New Testament, KJV
For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his way, and straightway forgetteth what manner of man he was.
2 Maccabees 11:37 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Therefore send some with speed, that we may know what is your mind.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3697, grouped by book.

Acts 1 usage, New Testament
1 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
Galatians 1 usage, New Testament
1 Thessalonians 1 usage, New Testament
James 1 usage, New Testament
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G3697 FAQ

What does hopoios (ὁποῖος) mean?

Hopoios (Strong's G3697) is a Greek word most simply glossed "such as whatsoever". hopoios (hop-oy`-os) adj. 1. of what kind that, i.e. how (as) great (excellent) {specially, as an indefinite correlative to the definite antecedent G5108 of quality}

How many times is hopoios (ὁποῖος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 6 linked usages for Strong's G3697 across 6 books.

Where can I study hopoios (ὁποῖος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3697 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate hopoios (ὁποῖος)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as what. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G3697 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G3697, with linked reader references where each row is available.