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ὁσάκις G3740

G3740 is the Greek word ὁσάκις, transliterated hosákis. The King James Version most often renders it oft as.

Word: ὁσάκιςTransliteration: hosákisLanguage: GreekIn the KJV: 3 verses

What it means

how (i.e. with G302 (ἄν), so) many times as.

Where it comes from

multiple adverb from G3739 (ὅς).

How the King James Version translates it

Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.

oft as 1×often as 1×often 1×

Strong's own list of renderings: as oft(-en) as.

Verses using ὁσάκις

All 3 verses, quoted in full.

1 Corinthians 11:25 · KJV

After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.

1 Corinthians 11:26 · KJV

For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord’s death till he come.

Revelation 11:6 · KJV

These have power to shut heaven, that it rain not in the days of their prophecy: and have power over waters to turn them to blood, and to smite the earth with all plagues, as often as they will.

Common questions

What does Strong's G3740 mean?

G3740 is the Greek word ὁσάκις (hosákis), meaning how (i.e. with G302 (ἄν), so) many times as.

How is G3740 translated in the King James Version?

The King James translators rendered it oft as (1 time), often as (1 time), often (1 time).

How many times does G3740 appear in the Bible?

ὁσάκις (hosákis) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.

Where does G3740 come from?

Strong's gives its derivation as: multiple adverb from G3739 (ὅς).

Nearby entries

G3737 · ὀρφανός — bereaved ("orphan"), i.e. parentless G3738 · ὀρχέομαι — to dance (from the ranklike or regular motion)G3739 · ὅς — the relatively (sometimes demonstrative)…G3741 · ὅσιος — and from G40 (ἅγιος), which relates to…G3742 · ὁσιότης — piety G3743 · ὁσίως — piously

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