The meaning of “πόθεν”
Understanding póthen reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
whence. - from which (as interrogative) or what (as relative) place, state, source or cause
πόθεν
whence. - from which (as interrogative) or what (as relative) place, state, source or cause
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 13:56 | “And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things?” Word: πόθεν (póthen) | |
| Mark 8:4 | “And his disciples answered him, From whence can a man satisfy these men with bread here in the wilderness?” Word: πόθεν (póthen) | |
| Luke 13:27 | “But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.” Word: πόθεν (póthen) | |
| John 7:27 | “Howbeit we know this man whence he is: but when Christ cometh, no man knoweth whence he is.” Word: πόθεν (póthen) | |
| James 4:1 | “From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?” Word: πόθεν (póthen) |