ὥσπερhṓsper

Meanings

Same root

• ὡςhōs · G5613which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
• περper · G4007an enclitic particle significant of abundance (thoroughness), i.e. emphasis; much, very or ever
• ὡσπερείhōspereí · G5619just as if, i.e. as it were

Where it appears

Appears 36 times in the Bible.

• Matthew 6:2 When you give to someone in need, don’t do as the hypocrites do—blowing trumpets in the synagogues and streets to call attention to their acts of charity! I tell you the truth, they have received all the reward they will ever get.
• Matthew 6:7 “When you pray, don’t babble on and on as the Gentiles do. They think their prayers are answered merely by repeating their words again and again.
• Matthew 12:40 For as Jonah was in the belly of the great fish for three days and three nights, so will the Son of Man be in the heart of the earth for three days and three nights.
• Matthew 13:40 “Just as the weeds are sorted out and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of the world.
• Matthew 18:17 If the person still refuses to listen, take your case to the church. Then if he or she won’t accept the church’s decision, treat that person as a pagan or a corrupt tax collector.
• Matthew 20:28 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.”