The meaning of “πώποτε”
Understanding pṓpote reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
at any time, + never (…to any man), + yet, never man. - at any time, i.e. (with negative particle) at no time
πώποτε
at any time, + never (…to any man), + yet, never man. - at any time, i.e. (with negative particle) at no time
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| John 1:18 | “No man hath seen God at any time; the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.” Word: πώποτε (pṓpote) | |
| John 5:37 | “And the Father himself, which hath sent me, hath borne witness of me. Ye have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his shape.” Word: πώποτε (pṓpote) | |
| John 8:33 | “They answered him, We be Abraham’s seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free?” Word: πώποτε (pṓpote) | |
| 1 John 4:12 | “No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us.” Word: πώποτε (pṓpote) |