Greek Word Study

The meaning of “ποικίλος”

Understanding poikílos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

of uncertain derivation divers, manifold. - motley, i.e. various in character

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G4164

Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

ποικίλος

Phoneticpoy-kee'-los

Transliterationpoikílos

Grammar Code

G:A

Greek Adjective

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

of uncertain derivation divers, manifold. - motley, i.e. various in character

Scripture References

10 total references

Reference	Text
Matthew 4:24	“And his fame went throughout all Syria: and they brought unto him all sick people that were taken with divers diseases and torments, and those which were possessed with devils, and those which were lunatick, and those that had the palsy; and he healed them.” Word: ποικίλος (poikílos)
Mark 1:34	“And he healed many that were sick of divers diseases, and cast out many devils; and suffered not the devils to speak, because they knew him.” Word: ποικίλος (poikílos)
Luke 4:40	“Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them.” Word: ποικίλος (poikílos)
2 Timothy 3:6	“For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts,” Word: ποικίλος (poikílos)
Titus 3:3	“For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another.” Word: ποικίλος (poikílos)