The meaning of “τρόπος”
Understanding trópos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
(even) as, conversation, (+ like) manner, (+ by any) means, way. - a turn, i.e. (by implication) mode or style (especial...
τρόπος
(even) as, conversation, (+ like) manner, (+ by any) means, way. - a turn, i.e. (by implication) mode or style (especially with preposition or relative prefix as adverb, like) - figuratively, deportment or character
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 23:37 | “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!” Word: τρόπος (trópos) | |
| Luke 13:34 | “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, which killest the prophets, and stonest them that are sent unto thee; how often would I have gathered thy children together, as a hen doth gather her brood under her wings, and ye would not!” Word: τρόπος (trópos) | |
| Acts 15:11 | “But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.” Word: τρόπος (trópos) | |
| Romans 3:2 | “Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.” Word: τρόπος (trópos) | |
| Philippians 1:18 | “What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.” Word: τρόπος (trópos) |