The meaning of “πολλάκις”
Understanding pollákis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
multiplicative adverb from πολύς oft(-en, -entimes, -times). - many times, i.e. frequently
πολλάκις
multiplicative adverb from πολύς oft(-en, -entimes, -times). - many times, i.e. frequently
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 17:15 | “Lord, have mercy on my son: for he is lunatick, and sore vexed: for ofttimes he falleth into the fire, and oft into the water.” Word: πολλάκις (pollákis) | |
| Mark 9:22 | “And ofttimes it hath cast him into the fire, and into the waters, to destroy him: but if thou canst do any thing, have compassion on us, and help us.” Word: πολλάκις (pollákis) | |
| John 18:2 | “And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples.” Word: πολλάκις (pollákis) | |
| Acts 26:11 | “And I punished them oft in every synagogue, and compelled them to blaspheme; and being exceedingly mad against them, I persecuted them even unto strange cities.” Word: πολλάκις (pollákis) | |
| Romans 1:13 | “Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.” Word: πολλάκις (pollákis) |