Bible Dictionary
AS
As is a conjunction or adverb expressing likeness, limitation, time, cause, concession, or illustration. It frequently introduces comparisons and quotations such as “as it is written.”
Definition
As is a conjunction or adverb expressing likeness, limitation, time, cause, concession, or illustration. It may compare persons, actions, or qualities, restrict a statement, indicate when something occurred, give a reason, concede a point, or introduce an example.
Biblical Usage
Biblical usage includes comparisons between nouns, verbs, and adjectives; limitations concerning a particular aspect; references to time and cause; concessions; and formulas such as “as it is written” and “as it is said.”
Historical Bible Dictionaries
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE)
<p>az: Conj. and adverb (usually Greek hos hosper, kathos), designating:</p><p>(1) Likeness: (a) between nouns (Ge 3:5; Jud 6:5; Php 2:8; Heb 11:27,29); (b) between verbs (Lu 6:36; Joh 5:30; 1Co 10:7); (c) between adjectives (1Co 15:48).</p><p>(2) Limitation (with respect to a particular aspect or relation) (1Pe 4:15,16).</p><p>(3) Time (Lu 8:5; 15:25; Ac 8:36).</p><p>(4) Cause (1Co 4:1).</p><p>(5) Concession (Joh 7:10; 2Co 11:21).</p><p>(6) Illustration, in numerous passages, beginning "as it is written," "as it is said," etc.</p>