The meaning of As in the Bible
(From International Standard Bible Encyclopedia)
az: Conj. and adverb (usually Greek hos hosper, kathos), 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; I Corinthians 10:7); (c) between adjectives (I Corinthians 15:48). (2) Limitation (with respect to a particular aspect or relation) (I Peter 4:15-16). (3) Time (Luke 8:5; Luke 15:25; Acts 8:36). (4) Cause (I Corinthians 4:1). (5) Concession (John 7:10; II Corinthians 11:21). (6) Illustration, in numerous passages, beginning "as it is written," "as it is said," etc.
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