ὡσεὶ
hōseí
about
A comparative particle introducing similarity, approximation, or supposition; primarily meaning 'as if' or 'like', used to denote resemblance (real or perceived), approximation, or hypothetical comparison. Can introduce a comparison to illustrate resemblance, an analogy to clarify meaning, or to indicate uncertainty or estimation.
Acts 2:41 · Word #16
Lexicon G5616
| Lemma | ὡσεί |
| Transliteration | hōseí |
| Strong's | G5616 |
| Definition | A comparative particle introducing similarity, approximation, or supposition; primarily meaning 'as if' or 'like', used to denote resemblance (real or perceived), approximation, or hypothetical comparison. Can introduce a comparison to illustrate resemblance, an analogy to clarify meaning, or to indicate uncertainty or estimation. |
Morphology ADV
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | about |
| Literal | as-if |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | ὡσεί |
| Strong's | G5616 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G5616-01
as if
| Morphological Notes | Comparative particle (subordinating conjunction/adverbial); indeclinable and uninflected. |
| Rendering Rationale | The compound particle from ὡς (as/like) and εἰ (if) most fundamentally expresses comparison or supposition—"as if." As an uninflected comparative particle (subordinating conjunction/adverbial particle), its function is to introduce resemblance, approximation, or hypothetical comparison. |
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