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Strong's G3746 ὅσπερ (hosper)

Hosper means “whomsoever” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3746 — kari (“captains”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G3746
Language Greek
Linked Usages 6
Books 5

Strong's G3746 Quick Answer

Strong's G3746 ὅσπερ (hosper) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. hosper (hos'-per) p/r. 1. who especially [from G3739 and G4007] It has 6 linked Bible usages across 5 books. Visible English usage signals include whomsoever. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
hosper (hos'-per) p/r. 1. who especially [from G3739 and G4007]
Usage
6 linked usages
Books
5 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
whomsoever

Meaning and Definition

hosper (hos'-per) p/r. 1. who especially [from G3739 and G4007] KJV: whomsoever Root(s): G3739, G4007

Original Word
ὅσπερ
Transliteration
hosper
Derivation
Root: πέρ R1: 3739 R2: 4007
Morphology
p/r.

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3746. 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)

who

Usage: ὅσπερ, see: ὅς. ὅς, ἥ, ὅ, the postpositive article (ἄρθρον ὑποτακτικόν). __I. As demonstr. pron. = οὗτος, ὅδε, this, that, also for αὐτός, chiefly in nom.: ὅς δέ, but he (cf. ἦ δὲ ὅς, frequently in Plat.), Mrk.15:23, Jhn.5:11; ὃς μὲν . . . ὃς δέ, the one . . . the other, Mat.21:35, 22:5, 25:15, Luk.23:33, Act.27:14, Rom.14:5, 1Co.11:21, 2Co.2:18, Ju 22; neut., ὃ μὲν . . . ὃ δέ, the one . . . the other, some . . . some, Mat.13:8, 23, Rom.9:21; ὃς (ὃ) μὲν . . . (ἄλλος (ἄλλο)) . . .

ἕτερος, Mrk.4:4, Luk.8:5, 1Co.12:8-10; οὓς μέν, absol., 1Co.12:28; ὃς μὲν . . . ὁ δέ, Rom.14:2. __II. As relat. pron., who, which, what, that; __1. agreeing in gender with its antecedent, but differently governed as to case: Mat.2:9, Luk.9:9, Act.20:18, Rom.2:29, al. mult. __2. In variation from the common construction; __(a) in gender, agreeing with a noun in apposition to the antecedent: Mrk.15:16, Gal.3:16, Eph.6:17, al.; constr. ad sensum: Jhn.6:9, Col.2:19, 1Ti.3:16, Rev.13:14, al.; __(b) in number, constr.

ad sensum: Act.15:36, 2Pe.3:1; __(with) in case, by attraction to the case of the antecedent (Bl., §50, 2): Jhn.4:18, Act.3:21, Rom.15:18, 1Co.6:19, Eph.1:8, al. __3. The neut. ὅ with nouns of other gender and with phrases, which thing, which term: Mrk.3:17 12:42, Jhn.1:39, Col.3:14, al.; with a sentence, Act.2:32, Gal.2:10, 1Jn.2:8, al. __4. With ellipse of a demonstrative (οὗτος or ἐκεῖνος), before or after: before, Mat.20:23, Luk.7:43, Rom.10:14, al.; after, Mat.10:38, Mrk.9:40, Jhn.19:22, Rom.2:1 al. __5.

Expressing purpose, end or cause: Mat.11:10 (who = that he may), Mrk.1:2, Heb.12:6 al. __6. C. prep, as periphrasis for conjc.: ἀνθ᾽ ὧν ( = ἀντὶ τούτων ὧν), because, Luk.1:20, al.; wherefore, Luk.12:3; ἐξ οὗ, since, for that, Rom.5:12; ἀφ᾽ οὗ, since (temporal), Luk.13:25; ἐξ οὗ, whence, Php.3:20; etc. __7. With particles: ὃς ἄν (ἐάν), see: ἄν, ἐάν; ὃς καί, Mrk.3:19, Jhn.21:20, Rom.5:2, al.; ὃς καὶ αὐτός, Mat.27:57. __8. Gen., οὗ, absol., as adv. (see: οὗ). (AS)

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How Strong's G3746 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render hosper, 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.

whomsoever Mark 15:6

How Strong's G3746 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, New Testament, and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. 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 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha with 4 linked usages.
  • This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
  • 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 G3746 (ὅσπερ) appears 5 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G3746 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 G3746 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Mark 15:6 KJV

Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired.

Strong's G3746 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Job 6:17 Septuagint / Brenton

When it has melted at the approach of heat, it is not known what it was.

Strong's G3746 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

4 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

2 Maccabees 3:36 Septuagint / Brenton

Then testified he to all men the works of the great God, which he had seen with his eyes.

4 Maccabees 1:12 Septuagint / Brenton

But we may now at once enter upon the question, having commenced, as is our wont, with laying down the doctrine, and so proceed to the account of these persons, giving glory to the all wise God.

4 Maccabees 13:19 Septuagint / Brenton

Now you are not ignorant of the charm of brotherhood, which the Divine and all-wise Providence has imparted through fathers to children, and has engendered through the mother’s womb.

Usage Excerpts

First 6 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3746.

Job 6:17 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
When it has melted at the approach of heat, it is not known what it was.
Mark 15:6 New Testament, KJV
Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired.
2 Maccabees 3:36 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Then testified he to all men the works of the great God, which he had seen with his eyes.
4 Maccabees 1:12 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But we may now at once enter upon the question, having commenced, as is our wont, with laying down the doctrine, and so proceed to the account of these persons, giving glory to the all wise God.
4 Maccabees 13:19 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Now you are not ignorant of the charm of brotherhood, which the Divine and all-wise Providence has imparted through fathers to children, and has engendered through the mother’s womb.
Wisdom of Solomon 19:18 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
For the elements were changed in themselves by a kind of harmony, Like as in a psaltery notes change the name of the tune, And yet are always sounds; Which may well be perceived by the sight of the things that have been done.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3746, grouped by book.

Job 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Job 6:17
Mark 1 usage, New Testament
Mark 15:6
2 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
2 Maccabees 3:36
4 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
4 Maccabees 1:12 4 Maccabees 13:19
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 19:18

Strong's G3746 FAQ

What does hosper (ὅσπερ) mean?

Hosper (Strong's G3746) is a Greek word most simply glossed "whomsoever". hosper (hos'-per) p/r. 1. who especially [from G3739 and G4007]

How many times is hosper (ὅσπερ) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 6 linked usages for Strong's G3746 across 5 books.

Where can I study hosper (ὅσπερ) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3746 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate hosper (ὅσπερ)?

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

Does Strong's G3746 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 4 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G3746, with linked reader references where each row is available.