The meaning of “ποῖος”
Understanding poîos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
what (manner of), which. - individualizing interrogative (of character) what sort of, or (of number) which one
ποῖος
what (manner of), which. - individualizing interrogative (of character) what sort of, or (of number) which one
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 21:27 | “And they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. And he said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.” Word: ποῖος (poîos) | |
| Luke 12:39 | “And this know, that if the goodman of the house had known what hour the thief would come, he would have watched, and not have suffered his house to be broken through.” Word: ποῖος (poîos) | |
| Acts 7:49 | “Heaven is my throne, and earth is my footstool: what house will ye build me? saith the Lord: or what is the place of my rest?” Word: ποῖος (poîos) | |
| 1 Corinthians 15:35 | “But some man will say, How are the dead raised up? and with what body do they come?” Word: ποῖος (poîos) | |
| 1 Peter 2:20 | “For what glory is it, if, when ye be buffeted for your faults, ye shall take it patiently? but if, when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.” Word: ποῖος (poîos) |