The meaning of “πῶς”
Understanding pōs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
adverb from the base of ποῦ how, after (by) what manner (means), that. - an interrogative particle of manner - in what w...
πῶς
adverb from the base of ποῦ how, after (by) what manner (means), that. - an interrogative particle of manner - in what way? (sometimes the question is indirect, how?) - also as exclamation, how much!
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 16:11 | “How is it that ye do not understand that I spake it not to you concerning bread, that ye should beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees?” Word: πῶς (pōs) | |
| John 9:10 | “Therefore said they unto him, How were thine eyes opened?” Word: πῶς (pōs) | |
| 1 Corinthians 14:7 | “And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped?” Word: πῶς (pōs) | |
| Ephesians 5:15 | “See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,” Word: πῶς (pōs) | |
| 2 Thessalonians 3:7 | “For yourselves know how ye ought to follow us: for we behaved not ourselves disorderly among you;” Word: πῶς (pōs) |