ποικίλος
poikilos
“various”
Definition
motley, i.e. various in character
of uncertain derivation;
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logos (G3056)
word, saying, account
Grammar & Morphology
Adjective
G:A
Greek Adjective
Occurrences
ποικίλος appears 10 times in the New Testament.
Distribution by Book
Key Passages
In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials
They are the kind who worm their way into households and captivate vulnerable women who are weighed down with sins and led astray by various passions,
and was affirmed by God through signs, wonders, various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will.
At sunset, all who were ill with various diseases were brought to Jesus, and laying His hands on each one, He healed them.
And He healed many who were ill with various diseases and drove out many demons. But He would not allow the demons to speak, because they knew who He was.
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