The meaning of “τρόπος”

Understanding trópos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

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Greek Text

Strong's Concordance

τρόπος

Phonetictrop'-os

Transliterationtrópos

Grammar Code

G:N-M

Greek Noun, Masculine

Strong's Definition

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

(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

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

12 total references

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!”
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!”
Acts 15:11	“But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.”
Romans 3:2	“Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.”
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.”

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences

12x

Most Frequent Book

Acts

Book Distribution

Matthew1

Luke1

Acts3

Romans1

Philippians1

2 Thessalonians2

2 Timothy1

Hebrews1

Jude1

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