ὁσίως
hosíōs
G3743 adverb
SILEX Entry
Definition
In a manner characterized by being devout according to what is considered right or acceptable to the divine; with religious reverence; in a pious, upright, or godly manner. The adverb typically refers to observance of standards of holiness set by custom, divine law, or tradition.
Semantic Range
in a devout manner, piously, according to what is holy, with covenantal faithfulness, in an upright and godly manner
Root / Etymology
Adverbial form of ὅσιος (hosios), which means 'devout, holy, pious.' The suffix -ως forms adverbs in Greek, indicating manner. Root is ὁσί- ('holy, pious').
Historical & Contextual Notes
ὁσίως appears primarily in Hellenistic and Christian literature, characterizing behavior that aligns with what is regarded as proper in relation to the divine. In Classical Greek, ὅσιος and its adverbial form ὁσίως denote conduct which is sanctified by custom or religious tradition, distinct from legal (δίκαιος) or ritual purity (ἁγνός). In the Septuagint, ὁσίως is used to translate Hebrew terms expressing loyal, covenantal faithfulness or piety (e.g. חָסִיד, chasid). In the New Testament (notably 1 Thessalonians 2:10), it describes conduct fitting for those who live in obedience to divine expectations or covenantal loyalty. English Bibles often translate it as 'holily' or 'piously', though these terms may not fully capture the sense of acting according to divine covenant fidelity or recognized standards of worshipful devotion.
Original Strong's Gloss (1890)
adverb from ὅσιος; piously:--holily.
Root Family
ὁσί- (hosíōs) — holy, pious, devout
Word Forms
1 distinct form
| SIDANCE | Surface | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3743-01 |
ὁσίως | osios | ADV |
holily | devoutly | devoutly | 1 |
Occurrences in Scripture
1 occurrence
| SIDANCE | Reference | Word | Transliteration | Morphology | Common | SIBI-P1 | SIBI-P2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G3743-01 |
1 Thessalonians 2:10 | ὁσίως | osios | ADV |
holily | devoutly | devoutly |