The meaning of “ποτέ”
Understanding poté reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
afore-(any, some-)time(-s), at length (the last), (+ n- )ever, in the old time, in time past, once, when. - indefinite a...
ποτέ
afore-(any, some-)time(-s), at length (the last), (+ n- )ever, in the old time, in time past, once, when. - indefinite adverb, at some time, ever
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 22:32 | “But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.” Word: ποτέ (poté) | |
| Romans 7:9 | “For I was alive without the law once: but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died.” Word: ποτέ (poté) | |
| Galatians 1:23 | “But they had heard only, That he which persecuted us in times past now preacheth the faith which once he destroyed.” Word: ποτέ (poté) | |
| Philippians 4:10 | “But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity.” Word: ποτέ (poté) | |
| 1 Thessalonians 2:5 | “For neither at any time used we flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloke of covetousness; God is witness:” Word: ποτέ (poté) |