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Strong's G5306 ὕστερος (hysteros)

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

Same number, other testament: Strong's H5306 — nophek (“emerald”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G5306
Language Greek
Linked Usages 6
Books 6

Strong's G5306 Quick Answer

Strong's G5306 ὕστερος (husteros) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. husteros (hoos'-ter-os) adj. 1. later [comparative from G5259 (in the sense of behind)] It has 6 linked Bible usages across 6 books. Visible English usage signals include latter. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
husteros (hoos'-ter-os) adj. 1. later [comparative from G5259 (in the sense of behind)]
Usage
6 linked usages
Books
6 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
latter

Meaning and Definition

husteros (hoos'-ter-os) adj. 1. later [comparative from G5259 (in the sense of behind)] KJV: latter Root(s): G5259

Original Word
ὕστερος
Transliteration
husteros
Derivation
Root: ὑπό R1: 5259
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G5306. 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)

later

Usage: ὕστερος, -α, -ον [in LXX for אַחֲרוֹן and cogn. forms ;] latter, later: ἐν ὑ. καιροῖς, 1Ti.4:1 (on the reading ὁ ὕ., WH, for ὁ πρῶτος, see WH, App., in l). Neut., τὸ ὕ., used adverbially instead of ὑστέρως, afterwards, later: Mat.4:2 21:29, 32 21:37 25:11 26:60, Mrk.16:14, Luk.20:32, Jhn.13:36, Heb.12:11; with genitive, Mat.22:27.† (AS)

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How Strong's G5306 Is Translated

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

latter 1 Timothy 4:1

How Strong's G5306 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 G5306 (ὕστερος) appears 5 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G5306 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 G5306 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

1 Timothy 4:1 KJV

Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;

Strong's G5306 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

1 Chronicles 29:29 Septuagint / Brenton

And the rest of the acts of David, the former and the latter, are written in the history of Samuel the seer, and in the history of Nathan the prophet, and in the history of Gad the seer,

Strong's G5306 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

4 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

3 Maccabees 5:49 Septuagint / Brenton

thought that they had come to the last moment of their lives, to the end of what they had tremblingly expected. They gave way, therefore, to lamentations and moans: they kissed each other: those nearest of kin to each other hung about one another’s necks: fathers about their sons, mothers their daughters: other women held their infants to their breasts, which drew what seemed their last milk.

Wisdom of Solomon 19:11 Septuagint / Brenton

But afterward they saw a new generation of fowls, When, being led with their appetite, they asked delicate meats.

Usage Excerpts

First 6 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G5306.

1 Chronicles 29:29 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the rest of the acts of David, the former and the latter, are written in the history of Samuel the seer, and in the history of Nathan the prophet, and in the history of Gad the seer,
1 Timothy 4:1 New Testament, KJV
Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
3 Maccabees 5:49 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
thought that they had come to the last moment of their lives, to the end of what they had tremblingly expected. They gave way, therefore, to lamentations and moans: they kissed each other: those nearest of kin to each other hung about one another’s necks: fathers about their sons, mothers their daughters: other women held their infants to their breasts, which drew what seemed their last milk.
Wisdom of Solomon 19:11 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
But afterward they saw a new generation of fowls, When, being led with their appetite, they asked delicate meats.
Wisdom of Sirach 1:23 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And afterward joy shall spring up unto him.
Letter of Jeremiah 1:71 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
And likewise their gods of wood, and laid over with silver and gold, are like to a white thorn in an orchard, that every bird sitteth upon; as also to a dead body, that is cast into the dark.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G5306, grouped by book.

1 Chronicles 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
1 Timothy 1 usage, New Testament
3 Maccabees 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Letter of Jeremiah 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha

Strong's G5306 FAQ

What does hysteros (ὕστερος) mean?

Hysteros (Strong's G5306) is a Greek word most simply glossed "latter". husteros (hoos'-ter-os) adj. 1. later [comparative from G5259 (in the sense of behind)]

How many times is hysteros (ὕστερος) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 6 linked usages for Strong's G5306 across 6 books.

Where can I study hysteros (ὕστερος) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G5306 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate hysteros (ὕστερος)?

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

Does Strong's G5306 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 G5306, with linked reader references where each row is available.