◄ 3767. oun ►
Lexicon oun: therefore, then, so, consequently Original Word: οὖν Part of Speech: Conjunction Transliteration: oun Pronunciation: oon Phonetic Spelling: (oon) Definition: therefore, then, so, consequently Meaning: therefore, then. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance and, but, now, so Apparently a primary word; (adverbially) certainly, or (conjunctionally) accordingly -- and (so, truly), but, now (then), so (likewise then), then, therefore, verily, wherefore. HELPS Word-studies 3767 oún (a conjunction) – therefore, now then, accordingly so. 3767 (oún) occurs 526 times in the NT and is typically translated "therefore" which means, "By extension, here's how the dots connect." NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origin a prim. word Definition therefore, then, (and) so NASB Translation contrary* (1), however* (1), now (5), so (153), so then (9), so...then (1), then (141), therefore (178). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3767: οὖν οὖν a conjunction indicating that something follows from another necessarily; (others regard the primary force of the particle as confirmatory or continuative, rather than illative; cf. Passow, or Liddell and Scott, under the word; Kühner, § 508, 1 ii., p. 707ff; Bäumlein, p. 173ff; Krüger, § 69, 52; Donaldson, p. 571; Rost in a program Ueber Ableitung, as above, p. 2; Klotz, p. 717; Hartung 2:4). Hence, it is used in drawing a conclusion and in connecting sentences together logically, then, therefore, accordingly, consequently, these things being so ((Klotz, Rost, others, have wished to derive the word from the neuter participle ὄν (cf. ὄντως); but see Bäumlein or Kühner, as above); cf. Winer's Grammar, § 53, 8): Matthew 3:10; Matthew 10:32 (since persecutions are not to be dreaded, and consequently furnish no excuse for denying me (cf. Winer's Grammar, 455 (424))); Matthew 18:4; Luke 3:9; Luke 16:27; John 8:38 (καί ὑμεῖς οὖν, and ye accordingly, i. e. 'since, as is plain from my case, sons follow the example of their fathers'; Jesus says this in sorrowful irony (Winer's Grammar, 455 (424))); Acts 1:21 (since the office of the traitor Judas must be conferred on another); Romans 5:9; Romans 6:4; Romans 13:10; 1 Corinthians 4:16 (since I hold a father's place among you); 2 Corinthians 5:20; James 4:17, and many other examples As respects details, notice that it stands a. in exhortations (to show what ought now to be done by reason of what has been said), equivalent to wherefore (our transitional therefore): Matthew 3:8; Matthew 5:48; Matthew 9:38; Luke 11:35; Luke 21:14, 36 (R G L marginal reading Tr marginal reading); Acts 3:19; Acts 13:40; Romans 6:12; Romans 14:13; 1 Corinthians 16:11; 2 Corinthians 8:24; Ephesians 5:1; Ephesians 6:14 Philippians 2:29; Colossians 2:16; 2 Timothy 1:8; Hebrews 4:1, 11; Hebrews 10:35; James 4:7; James 5:7; 1 Peter 4:7; 1 Peter 5:6; Revelation 1:19 (G L T Tr WH); , and often; νῦν οὖν, now therefore, Acts 16:36. b. in questions, then, therefore (Latinigitur); α. when the question is, what follows or seems to follow from what has been said: Matthew 22:28; Matthew 27:22 (Winer's Grammar, 455 (424)); Mark 15:12; Luke 3:10; Luke 20:15, 33; John 8:5; τί οὖν ἐροῦμεν; Romans 6:1; Romans 7:7; Romans 9:14; τί οὖν φημί; 1 Corinthians 10:19; τί οὖν; what then? i. e. how then does the matter stand? (cf. Winer's Grammar, § 64, 2 a.), John 1:21 (here WH marginal reading punct. τί οὖν σύ;) Romans 3:9; Romans 6:15; Romans 11:7; also τί οὖν ἐστιν; (what is it then?) Acts 21:22; 1 Corinthians 14:15, 26. β. when it is asked, whether this or that follows from what has just been said: Matthew 13:28; Luke 22:70; John 18:39; Romans 3:31; Galatians 3:21. γ. when it is asked, how something which is true or regarded as true, or what someone does, can be reconciled with what has been previously said or done: Matthew 12:26; Matthew 13:27; Matthew 17:10 (where the thought is, 'thou commandest us to tell no one about this vision we have had of Elijah; what relation then to this vision has the doctrine of the scribes concerning the coming of Elijah? Is not this doctrine confirmed by the vision?'); Matthew 19:7; Matthew 26:54; Luke 20:17; John 4:11 (Tdf. omits οὖν); Acts 15:10 (νῦν οὖν, now therefore, i. e. at this time, therefore, when God makes known his will so plainly); Acts 19:3; Romans 4:1 (where the meaning is, 'If everything depends on faith, what shall we say that Abraham gained by outward things, i. e. by works?' (but note the critical texts)); 1 Corinthians 6:15; Galatians 3:5. δ. in general, it serves simply to subjoin questions suggested by what has just been said: Romans 3:27; Romans 4:9f.; ; 1 Corinthians 3:5, etc. c. in epanalepsis, i. e. it serves to resume a thought or narrative interrupted by intervening matter (Matthiae, 2, p. 1497; (Winers Grammar, 444 (414))), like Latinigitur,inquam, our as was said, say I, to proceed, etc.; Mark 3:31 (R G) (cf. Mark 3:21); Luke 3:7 (cf. Luke 3:3); John 4:45 (cf. John 4:43); (cf. ); 1 Corinthians 8:4; 1 Corinthians 11:20 (cf. John 11:18); add, Mark 16:19 (Tr marginal reading brackets οὖν); Acts 8:25; Acts 12:5; Acts 13:4; Acts 15:3, 30; Acts 23:31; Acts 25:1; Acts 28:5. It is used also when one passes at length to a subject about which he had previously intimated an intention to speak: Acts 26:4, 9. d. it serves to gather up summarily what has already been said, or even what cannot be narrated at length: Matthew 1:17; Matthew 7:24 (where no reference is made to what has just before been said (?), but all the moral precepts of the Serm. on the Mount are summed up in a single rule common to all); Luke 3:18; John 20:30; Acts 26:22. e. it serves to adapt examples and comparisons to the case in hand: John 3:29; John 16:22; — or to add examples to illustrate the subject under consideration: Romans 12:20 Rec. f. In historical discourse it serves to make the transition from one tiring to another, and to connect the several parts and portions of the narrative, since the new occurrences spring from or are occasioned by what precedes (cf. Winer's Grammar, § 60, 3): Luke 6:9 R G; numberless times so in John, as (Lachmann omits); (Tdf. omits); (G T omit), ; , etc. g. with other conjunction οὖν, so then, Latinhinc igitur, in Paul; see ἄρα, 5. εἰ οὖν, if then (where what has just been said and proved is carried over to prove something else), see εἰ, III. 12; (εἰ μέν οὖν, see μέν, II. 4, p. 398{b}). εἴτε οὖν ... εἴτε, whether then ... or: 1 Corinthians 10:31; 1 Corinthians 15:11. ἐπεί οὖν, since then: Hebrews 2:14; Hebrews 4:6; for which also a participle is put with οὖν, as Acts 2:30; Acts 15:2 (T Tr WH δέ); ; Romans 5:1; Romans 15:28; 2 Corinthians 3:12; 2 Corinthians 5:11; 2 Corinthians 7:1; Hebrews 4:14; Hebrews 10:19; 1 Peter 4:1; 2 Peter 3:11 (WH Tr marginal reading οὕτως). ἐάν οὖν, if then ever, in case then, or rather, therefore if, therefore in case (for in this formula, οὖν, although placed in the protasis, yet belongs more to the apodosis, since it shows what will necessarily follow from what precedes if the condition introduced by ἐάν shall ever take place): Matthew 5:23 (cf. Winer's Grammar, 455 (424)); (here Tdf. omits οὖν); ; Luke 4:7; John 6:62; John 8:36; Romans 2:26; 1 Corinthians 14:11, 23; 2 Timothy 2:21; ἐάν οὖν μή, Revelation 3:3; so also ὅταν οὖν, when therefore: Matthew 6:2; Matthew 21:40; Matthew 24:15, and R G in Luke 11:34. ὅτε οὖν, when (or after) therefore, so when: John 13:12, 31 ((30) Rec.bez elz L T Tr WH); ; equivalent to hence, it came to pass that, when etc., John 2:22; John 19:6, 8. ὡς οὖν, when (or after) therefore: John 4:1, 40; John 11:6; John 18:6; John 20:11; John 21:9; ὡς οὖν, as therefore, Colossians 2:6. ὥσπερ οὖν, Matthew 13:40. μέν οὖν, followed by δέ (cf. Buttmann, § 149, 16), Mark 16:19 (Tr marginal reading brackets οὖν); John 19:25; Acts 1:6; Acts 8:4, 25; 1 Corinthians 9:25, etc.; without an adversative conjunc. following, see μέν, II. 4. νῦν οὖν, see above under a., and b. γ. h. As to position, it is never the first word in the sentence, but generally the second, sometimes the third (sometimes even the fourth, Winer's Grammar, § 61, 6); as (περί τῆς βρώσεως οὖν etc. 1 Corinthians 8:4); οἱ μέν οὖν, Acts 2:41, and often; πολλά μέν οὖν, John 20:30. John uses this particle in his Gospel far more frequently ((more than two hundred times in all)) than the other N. T. writers; in his Epistles only in the following passages: 1 John 2:24 (where G L T Tr WH have expunged it); Lachmann; 3 John 1:8. ((From Homer down.)) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: A primary particle, denoting a logical connection or conclusion. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the Greek particle οὖν, similar logical connectors in Hebrew might include words like לָכֵן (lakhen, "therefore") or עַל־כֵּן (al-ken, "therefore"), which serve to draw conclusions or indicate causality in the Hebrew Bible. Usage: The particle οὖν is used frequently in the New Testament to indicate a conclusion or inference drawn from preceding statements. It serves to connect thoughts, actions, or events in a logical sequence, often translating to "therefore" or "then" in English. Context: The Greek particle οὖν is a common conjunction in the New Testament, appearing over 500 times. It functions primarily as a logical connector, drawing conclusions or inferences from previously stated ideas or events. This particle is pivotal in the narrative and theological flow of the New Testament writings, as it helps to articulate the reasoning behind actions, teachings, and events. In the Gospels, οὖν often appears in the context of Jesus' teachings and actions, linking His words and deeds to the responses and reactions of His audience. For example, in John 8:31, "So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed Him, 'If you continue in My word, you are truly My disciples.'" Here, οὖν connects Jesus' statement to the belief of the Jews, indicating a logical progression from belief to discipleship. In the Epistles, οὖν is frequently used by the Apostle Paul to draw theological conclusions or to exhort believers based on doctrinal truths. For instance, in Romans 12:1, "Therefore, I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship." The use of οὖν here connects the preceding theological discourse on God's mercy with the practical exhortation to live a life of worship. The particle is also used in narrative contexts to advance the storyline or to highlight the consequences of certain actions. In Acts 1:6, "So when they came together, they asked Him, 'Lord, will You at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?'" οὖν serves to transition from the gathering of the disciples to their question about the kingdom. Overall, οὖν is an essential particle for understanding the logical and rhetorical structure of the New Testament, as it helps to clarify the relationships between different parts of the text. Forms and Transliterations δὲ ουν ούν οὖν de dè oun oûn Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance Matthew 1:17 Conj GRK: Πᾶσαι οὖν αἱ γενεαὶ NAS: So all the generations KJV: So all the generations INT: all Therefore the generations Matthew 3:8 Conj GRK: ποιήσατε οὖν καρπὸν ἄξιον NAS: Therefore bear fruit KJV: Bring forth therefore fruits meet INT: Produce therefore fruit worthy Matthew 3:10 Conj GRK: κεῖται πᾶν οὖν δένδρον μὴ NAS: of the trees; therefore every KJV: of the trees: therefore every INT: is applied every Therefore tree not Matthew 5:19 Conj GRK: ὃς ἐὰν οὖν λύσῃ μίαν NAS: Whoever then annuls one KJV: Whosoever therefore shall break one INT: whoever if then shall break one Matthew 5:23 Conj GRK: ἐὰν οὖν προσφέρῃς τὸ NAS: Therefore if you are presenting KJV: Therefore if thou bring INT: If therefore you shall offer the Matthew 5:48 Conj GRK: Ἔσεσθε οὖν ὑμεῖς τέλειοι NAS: Therefore you are to be perfect, KJV: Be ye therefore perfect, even INT: will be Therefore you perfect Matthew 6:2 Conj GRK: Ὅταν οὖν ποιῇς ἐλεημοσύνην NAS: So when you give KJV: Therefore when thou doest INT: When therefore you do give to the needy Matthew 6:8 Conj GRK: μὴ οὖν ὁμοιωθῆτε αὐτοῖς NAS: So do not be like KJV: not ye therefore like unto them: INT: Not therefore be like to them Matthew 6:9 Conj GRK: Οὕτως οὖν προσεύχεσθε ὑμεῖς NAS: Pray, then, in this way: 'Our Father KJV: After this manner therefore pray ye: INT: Thus therefore pray you Matthew 6:22 Conj GRK: ὀφθαλμός ἐὰν οὖν ᾖ ὁ NAS: of the body; so then if KJV: the eye: if therefore thine eye INT: eye if therefore be the Matthew 6:23 Conj GRK: ἔσται εἰ οὖν τὸ φῶς NAS: If then the light KJV: If therefore the light INT: will be If therefore the light Matthew 6:31 Conj GRK: μὴ οὖν μεριμνήσητε λέγοντες NAS: Do not worry then, saying, 'What KJV: Therefore take no thought, INT: not therefore be anxious saying Matthew 6:34 Conj GRK: μὴ οὖν μεριμνήσητε εἰς NAS: So do not worry about KJV: Take therefore no thought INT: Not therefore be anxious about Matthew 7:11 Conj GRK: εἰ οὖν ὑμεῖς πονηροὶ NAS: If you then, being evil, KJV: If ye then, being evil, INT: If therefore you evil Matthew 7:12 Conj GRK: Πάντα οὖν ὅσα ἐὰν NAS: In everything, therefore, treat KJV: Therefore all things whatsoever INT: All things therefore as many as if Matthew 7:24 Conj GRK: Πᾶς οὖν ὅστις ἀκούει NAS: Therefore everyone who KJV: Therefore whosoever heareth INT: Every one therefore whoever hears Matthew 9:38 Conj GRK: δεήθητε οὖν τοῦ κυρίου NAS: Therefore beseech the Lord KJV: Pray ye therefore the Lord INT: pray earnestly to therefore the Lord Matthew 10:16 Conj GRK: λύκων γίνεσθε οὖν φρόνιμοι ὡς NAS: of wolves; so be shrewd KJV: of wolves: be ye therefore wise as INT: of wolves be you therefore wise as Matthew 10:26 Conj GRK: μὴ οὖν φοβηθῆτε αὐτούς NAS: Therefore do not fear KJV: them not therefore: for there is INT: Not therefore you should fear them Matthew 10:31 Conj GRK: μὴ οὖν φοβεῖσθε πολλῶν NAS: So do not fear; you are more valuable KJV: not therefore, ye INT: Not therefore you should fear than many Matthew 10:32 Conj GRK: Πᾶς οὖν ὅστις ὁμολογήσει NAS: Therefore everyone who KJV: Whosoever therefore shall confess me INT: Every one therefore who will confess Matthew 12:12 Conj GRK: πόσῳ οὖν διαφέρει ἄνθρωπος NAS: more valuable then is a man KJV: How much then is a man better than INT: How much then is more valuable a man Matthew 12:26 Conj GRK: ἐμερίσθη πῶς οὖν σταθήσεται ἡ NAS: how then will his kingdom KJV: how shall then his kingdom INT: he was divided How then will stand the Matthew 13:18 Conj GRK: Ὑμεῖς οὖν ἀκούσατε τὴν NAS: Hear then the parable of the sower. KJV: ye therefore the parable INT: You therefore hear the Matthew 13:27 Conj GRK: ἀγρῷ πόθεν οὖν ἔχει ζιζάνια NAS: How then does it have KJV: field? from whence then hath it tares? INT: field from where then has it the weeds Strong's Greek 3767 502 Occurrences οὖν — 502 Occ.