Hoste links a preceding statement to its resulting outcome, consequence, or ensuing exhortation in Scripture.

As a conjunction, it connects what precedes with an outcome, consequence, purpose-like result, or conclusion drawn from it; the surrounding clauses show this both before stated results and before ensuing assertions or exhortations.

1. Linking a statement to its outcome or conclusion · dominant

   The supplied morphology identifies the form as a conjunction throughout. In Acts 16:26 the APB renders an earthquake followed by shaken foundations, opened doors, and unfastened bonds; in 1 Corinthians 15:58 it renders an ensuing exhortation to be steadfast; and in 1 Corinthians 13:2 it renders faith with the stated result that mountains are moved. These clauses show the conjunction joining preceding material to a resulting statement or conclusion.

   Acts 16:261 Corinthians 15:581 Corinthians 13:2John 3:16Galatians 4:71 Peter 4:19

In the Anselm Project Bible: The APB varies its connective wording, including “so that,” “therefore,” “so,” “consequently,” and “in order that.” These renderings show the verse-level connection rather than a fixed English equivalent.