Strong's Lexicon pothen: From where, whence Original Word: πόθεν Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "ποῦ" (pou), meaning "where." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often involves words like "מֵאַיִן" (me'ayin), which also means "from where" or "whence." Usage: The Greek adverb "pothen" is used to inquire about the origin or source of something. It is often translated as "from where" or "whence" in English. In the New Testament, it is used in questions that seek to understand the origin or cause of a person, event, or thing. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, understanding the origin of a person or thing was important for establishing identity, authority, and legitimacy. This cultural context is reflected in the New Testament, where questions of origin often relate to Jesus' authority and divine mission. The use of "pothen" in the Gospels frequently highlights the tension between Jesus and the religious leaders, who question His authority and the source of His teachings. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from the same as posos Definition from where NASB Translation how (3), what (1), what...source (1), what sense (1), where (22). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4159: πόθενπόθεν, adverb (from Homer down), whence; a. of place,from what place: Matthew 15:33; Luke 13:25, 27; John 3:8; John 6:5; John 8:14; John 9:29, 30; John 19:9; Revelation 7:13; from what condition, Revelation 2:5. b. of origin or source, equivalent to from what author or giver: Matt. 13:( c. of cause, how is it that? how can it be that? Mark 8:4; Mark 12:37; Luke 1:43; John 1:48 ( From the base of posis with enclitic adverb of origin; from which (as interrogative) or what (as relative) place, state, source or cause -- whence. see GREEK posis Englishman's Concordance Matthew 13:27 AdvGRK: σῷ ἀγρῷ πόθεν οὖν ἔχει NAS: in your field? How then KJV: thy field? from whence then hath it INT: your field from where then has it Matthew 13:54 Adv Matthew 13:56 Adv Matthew 15:33 Adv Matthew 21:25 Adv Mark 6:2 Adv Mark 8:4 Adv Mark 12:37 Adv Luke 1:43 Adv Luke 13:25 Adv Luke 13:27 Adv Luke 20:7 Adv John 1:48 Adv John 2:9 Adv John 3:8 Adv John 4:11 Adv John 6:5 Adv John 7:27 Adv John 7:27 Adv John 7:28 Adv John 8:14 Adv John 8:14 Adv John 9:29 Adv John 9:30 Adv John 19:9 Adv |
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