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az : Conj. and adverb (usually Greek ὡς , hōs , ὥσπερ , hō̇sper , καθώς , kathō̇s ), designating: (1) Likeness: (a ) between nouns (Genesis 3:5; Judges 6:5; Philippians 2:8; Hebrews 11:27 , Hebrews 11:29 ); (b ) between verbs (Luke 6:36; John 5:30; 1 Corinthians 10:7 ); (c ) between adjectives (1 Corinthians 15:48 ). (2) Limitation (with respect to a particular aspect or relation) (1 Peter 4:15 , 1 Peter 4:16 ). (3) Time (Luke 8:5; Luke 15:25; Acts 8:36 ). (4) Cause (1 Corinthians 4:1 ). (5) Concession (John 7:10; 2 Corinthians 11:21 ). (6) Illustration, in numerous passages, beginning "as it is written," "as it is said," etc.

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Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. Entry for 'As'. International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​isb/​a/as.html. 1915.
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