Strong's Lexicon pou: where Original Word: ποῦ Word Origin: Derived from the Greek root word "ποῦ" which is an interrogative form used to ask questions about location or place. Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often used in similar contexts is אֵיפֹה (eiphah), Strong's Hebrew #375, which also means "where." Usage: The Greek word "ποῦ" is used in the New Testament to inquire about the location or place of a person, object, or event. It is an interrogative adverb that seeks to identify the spatial context of a subject. This word is often used in questions that express a desire for understanding or clarification about where something is situated. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of the New Testament, "ποῦ" reflects the common human concern with location and presence, which was significant in a culture where travel was limited and communication was primarily face-to-face. Understanding the location of events or people was crucial for the early Christian communities, who relied on oral transmission of stories and teachings. The use of "ποῦ" in the Gospels often highlights the disciples' quest for understanding Jesus' actions and teachings. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originenclitic particle from the same as posos Definition somewhere NASB Translation about (1), somewhere (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4225x: μήπουμήπου (T Tr) or μή ποῦ (WH), that nowhere, lest anywhere (lest haply): Acts 27:29 T Tr WH. (Homer, et al.) STRONGS NT 4225: πούπού, an enclitic particle, from Homer down; 1. somewhere: Hebrews 2:6; Hebrews 4:4. 2. it has a limiting force, nearly; with numerals somewhere about, about (Herodotus 1,119; 7, 22; Pausanias, 8, 11, 2; Herodian, 7, 5, 3 (2 edition, Bekker); Aelian v. h. 13, 4; others): Romans 4:19. Genitive case of an indefinite pronoun pos (some) otherwise obsolete (compare posos); as adverb of place, somewhere, i.e. Nearly -- about, a certain place. see GREEK posos Englishman's Concordance Mark 15:47 AdvGRK: Ἰωσῆτος ἐθεώρουν ποῦ τέθειται INT: of Joseph saw where he is laid John 1:39 Adv Acts 27:29 Adv Romans 4:19 Adv Hebrews 2:6 Adv Hebrews 4:4 Adv 1 John 2:11 Adv |