The meaning of “πότε”
Understanding póte reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
+ how long, when. - interrogative adverb, at what time
πότε
+ how long, when. - interrogative adverb, at what time
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 25:38 | “When saw we thee a stranger, and took thee in? or naked, and clothed thee?” Word: πότε (póte) | |
| Mark 13:33 | “Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.” Word: πότε (póte) | |
| Luke 17:20 | “And when he was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, he answered them and said, The kingdom of God cometh not with observation:” Word: πότε (póte) | |
| John 6:25 | “And when they had found him on the other side of the sea, they said unto him, Rabbi, when camest thou hither?” Word: πότε (póte) | |
| Revelation 6:10 | “And they cried with a loud voice, saying, How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?” Word: πότε (póte) |