4181. polumerós

Lexicon

polumerós: In many portions, in many parts, in various ways

Original Word: πολυμερῶς
Part of Speech: Adverb
Transliteration: polumerós
Pronunciation: po-loo-me-ROS
Phonetic Spelling: (pol-oo-mer'-oce)
Definition: In many portions, in many parts, in various ways
Meaning: in many parts (one at one time, another at another, and so on).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

variously, at sundry times.

Adverb from a compound of polus and meros; in many portions, i.e. Variously as to time and agency (piecemeal) -- at sundry times.

see GREEK polus

see GREEK meros

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
adverb from a comp. of polus and meros
Definition
in many parts
NASB Translation
many portions (1).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 4181: πολυμερῶς

πολυμερῶς (πολυμερής), by many portions: joined with πολυτρόπως, at many times (Vulg.multifariam (or-rie)), and in many ways, Hebrews 1:1. (Josephus, Antiquities 8, 3, 9 (variant; Plutarch, mor., p. 537 d., i. e. de invid. et od. 5); οὐδέν δεῖ τῆς πολυμερους ταύτης καί πολυτροπου μουσης τέ καί ἁρμονίας, Max. Tyr. diss. 37, p. 363; (cf. Winer's Grammar, 463 (431)).)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek words πολύς (polus), meaning "many," and μέρος (meros), meaning "part" or "portion."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for πολυμερῶς, the concept of God speaking in various ways can be related to several Hebrew terms that describe divine communication, such as דָּבַר (dabar • Strong's Hebrew 1696), meaning "to speak," and נָבִיא (nabi • Strong's Hebrew 5030), meaning "prophet," who were the recipients and conveyors of God's messages in diverse manners.

Usage: The adverb πολυμερῶς is used in the New Testament to describe the manner in which God communicated His message to humanity. It emphasizes the diverse and multifaceted ways in which divine revelation was given.

Context: • Context and Biblical Significance: The term πολυμερῶς is found in the New Testament in Hebrews 1:1, where it describes the manner in which God spoke to the forefathers through the prophets. The verse reads: "On many past occasions and in many different ways, God spoke to our fathers through the prophets." (BSB)
• Theological Implications: This word highlights the progressive and varied nature of God's revelation throughout history. It underscores the idea that God's communication was not limited to a single method or time but was delivered in multiple ways and at different times to convey His will and purpose to humanity.
• Historical Context: In the context of Hebrews, the use of πολυμερῶς serves to contrast the previous revelations given through the prophets with the ultimate revelation through His Son, Jesus Christ. It reflects the transition from the Old Covenant to the New Covenant, emphasizing the completeness and finality of the revelation in Christ.
• Linguistic Notes: The adverbial form indicates the manner of action, suggesting a comprehensive and multifaceted approach to divine communication. It is a term that encapsulates the richness and depth of God's interaction with His people.

Forms and Transliterations

ΠΟΛΥΜΕΡΩΣ πολυμερώς πολυμερῶς πολυοδίαις πολυοχιλίαν πολυοχλίας πολυπλασιασθήτε πολυπληθεί πολυπλήθει πολυπληθείτε πολυπληθυνώ πολυπλόκων POLUMERoS POLUMERŌS POLYMERoS POLYMERŌS

Englishman's Concordance

Hebrews 1:1 Adv
GRK: ΠΟΛΥΜΕΡΩΣ ΚΑΙ ΠΟΛΥΤΡΟΠΩΣ
NAS: in the prophets in many portions and in many ways,
KJV: God, who at sundry times and
INT: In many parts and in many ways

Strong's Greek 4181
1 Occurrence

ΠΟΛΥΜΕΡΩΣ — 1 Occ.