The meaning of “ποσάκις”
Understanding posákis reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
multiplicative from πόσος how oft(-en). - how many times
ποσάκις
multiplicative from πόσος how oft(-en). - how many times
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 18:21 | “Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?” Word: ποσάκις (posákis) | |
| Matthew 23:37 | “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!” Word: ποσάκις (posákis) | |
| Luke 13:34 | “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not!” Word: ποσάκις (posákis) |