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ὅπως G3704
G3704 is the Greek word ὅπως, transliterated hópōs. The King James Version most often renders it that.
What it means
what(-ever) how, i.e. in the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual).
Where it comes from
from G3739 (ὅς) and G4459 (πῶς).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 56 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: because, how, (so) that, to, when.
Verses using ὅπως
The first 40 of 55 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 2:8 · KJV
And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.
Matthew 2:23 · KJV
And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Nazarene.
Matthew 5:16 · KJV
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 5:45 · KJV
That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
Matthew 6:2 · KJV
Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
Matthew 6:4 · KJV
That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.
Matthew 6:5 · KJV
And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
Matthew 6:16 · KJV
Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
Matthew 6:18 · KJV
That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.
Matthew 8:17 · KJV
That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying, Himself took our infirmities, and bare our sicknesses.
Matthew 8:34 · KJV
And, behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw him, they besought him that he would depart out of their coasts.
Matthew 9:38 · KJV
Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest.
Matthew 12:14 · KJV
Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council against him, how they might destroy him.
Matthew 12:17 · KJV
That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by Esaias the prophet, saying,
Matthew 13:35 · KJV
That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world.
Matthew 22:15 · KJV
Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk.
Matthew 23:35 · KJV
That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the blood of Zacharias son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar.
Matthew 26:59 · KJV
Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death;
Mark 3:6 · KJV
And the Pharisees went forth, and straightway took counsel with the Herodians against him, how they might destroy him.
Mark 5:23 · KJV
And besought him greatly, saying, My little daughter lieth at the point of death: I pray thee, come and lay thy hands on her, that she may be healed; and she shall live.
Luke 2:35 · KJV
(Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
Luke 7:3 · KJV
And when he heard of Jesus, he sent unto him the elders of the Jews, beseeching him that he would come and heal his servant.
Luke 10:2 · KJV
Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.
Luke 11:37 · KJV
And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat.
Luke 16:26 · KJV
And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence.
Luke 16:28 · KJV
For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment.
Luke 24:20 · KJV
And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him.
John 11:57 · KJV
Now both the chief priests and the Pharisees had given a commandment, that, if any man knew where he were, he should shew it, that they might take him.
Acts 3:19 · KJV
Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord;
Acts 8:15 · KJV
Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:
Acts 8:24 · KJV
Then answered Simon, and said, Pray ye to the LORD for me, that none of these things which ye have spoken come upon me.
Acts 9:2 · KJV
And desired of him letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them bound unto Jerusalem.
Acts 9:12 · KJV
And hath seen in a vision a man named Ananias coming in, and putting his hand on him, that he might receive his sight.
Acts 9:17 · KJV
And Ananias went his way, and entered into the house; and putting his hands on him said, Brother Saul, the Lord, even Jesus, that appeared unto thee in the way as thou camest, hath sent me, that thou mightest receive thy sight, and be filled with the Holy Ghost.
Acts 9:24 · KJV
But their laying await was known of Saul. And they watched the gates day and night to kill him.
Acts 15:17 · KJV
That the residue of men might seek after the Lord, and all the Gentiles, upon whom my name is called, saith the Lord, who doeth all these things.
Acts 20:16 · KJV
For Paul had determined to sail by Ephesus, because he would not spend the time in Asia: for he hasted, if it were possible for him, to be at Jerusalem the day of Pentecost.
Acts 23:15 · KJV
Now therefore ye with the council signify to the chief captain that he bring him down unto you to morrow, as though ye would enquire something more perfectly concerning him: and we, or ever he come near, are ready to kill him.
Acts 23:20 · KJV
And he said, The Jews have agreed to desire thee that thou wouldest bring down Paul to morrow into the council, as though they would enquire somewhat of him more perfectly.
Acts 23:23 · KJV
And he called unto him two centurions, saying, Make ready two hundred soldiers to go to Caesarea, and horsemen threescore and ten, and spearmen two hundred, at the third hour of the night;
Common questions
What does Strong's G3704 mean?
G3704 is the Greek word ὅπως (hópōs), meaning what(-ever) how, i.e. in the manner that (as adverb or conjunction of coincidence, intentional or actual).
How is G3704 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it that (45 times), how (4 times), to (4 times), might (1 time), when (1 time), among others.
How many times does G3704 appear in the Bible?
ὅπως (hópōs) is tagged in 55 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G3704 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: from G3739 (ὅς) and G4459 (πῶς).
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