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ὅθεν G3606

G3606 is the Greek word ὅθεν, transliterated hóthen. The King James Version most often renders it whence.

Word: ὅθενTransliteration: hóthenLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 15 verses

What it means

from which place or source or cause (adverb or conjunction).

Where it comes from

from G3739 (ὅς) with the directive enclitic of source.

How the King James Version translates it

Across 15 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

whence 4×wherefore 4×whereupon 3×where 2×thence 1×whereby 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: from thence, (from) whence, where(-by, -fore, -upon).

Verses using ὅθεν

All 15 verses, quoted in full.

Matthew 12:44 · KJV

Then he saith, I will return into my house from whence I came out; and when he is come, he findeth it empty, swept, and garnished.

Matthew 14:7 · KJV

Whereupon he promised with an oath to give her whatsoever she would ask.

Matthew 25:24 · KJV

Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:

Matthew 25:26 · KJV

His lord answered and said unto him, Thou wicked and slothful servant, thou knewest that I reap where I sowed not, and gather where I have not strawed:

Luke 11:24 · KJV

When the unclean spirit is gone out of a man, he walketh through dry places, seeking rest; and finding none, he saith, I will return unto my house whence I came out.

Acts 14:26 · KJV

And thence sailed to Antioch, from whence they had been recommended to the grace of God for the work which they fulfilled.

Acts 26:19 · KJV

Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:

Acts 28:13 · KJV

And from thence we fetched a compass, and came to Rhegium: and after one day the south wind blew, and we came the next day to Puteoli:

Hebrews 2:17 · KJV

Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.

Hebrews 3:1 · KJV

Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus;

Hebrews 7:25 · KJV

Wherefore he is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by him, seeing he ever liveth to make intercession for them.

Hebrews 8:3 · KJV

For every high priest is ordained to offer gifts and sacrifices: wherefore it is of necessity that this man have somewhat also to offer.

Hebrews 9:18 · KJV

Whereupon neither the first testament was dedicated without blood.

Hebrews 11:19 · KJV

Accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead; from whence also he received him in a figure.

1 John 2:18 · KJV

Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3606 mean?

G3606 is the Greek word ὅθεν (hóthen), meaning from which place or source or cause (adverb or conjunction).

How is G3606 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it whence (4 times), wherefore (4 times), whereupon (3 times), where (2 times), thence (1 time), among others.

How many times does G3606 appear in the Bible?

ὅθεν (hóthen) is tagged in 15 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3606 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3739 (ὅς) with the directive enclitic of source.

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