The meaning of “ποταπός”
Understanding potapós reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
apparently from πότε and the base of ποῦ what (manner of). - interrogatively, whatever, i.e. of what possible sort
ποταπός
apparently from πότε and the base of ποῦ what (manner of). - interrogatively, whatever, i.e. of what possible sort
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 8:27 | “But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!” Word: ποταπός (potapós) | |
| Mark 13:1 | “And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here! ” Word: ποταπός (potapós) | |
| Luke 7:39 | “Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.” Word: ποταπός (potapós) | |
| 2 Peter 3:11 | “Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,” Word: ποταπός (potapós) | |
| 1 John 3:1 | “Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.” Word: ποταπός (potapós) |