πόθεν

pothenAdverbG4159

whence

From: from the base of G4213 (πόσις) with enclitic adverb of origin;

Short Definition

from which (as interrogative) or what (as relative) place, state, source or cause

Full Lexicon Entry

adv., whence; (a) of place: ; metaphorically, of condition; (b) of origin: ,; of parentage; (with) of cause.

Grammar

Part of Speech Adverb

Morphology G:ADV

DescriptionGreek Adverb

Occurrences

26 times

Appears 26 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

John
11
Matthew
5
Luke
4
Mark
3
Revelation
2

Key Passages

  • James 4:1
  • John 4:11
  • John 9:29
  • Luke 20:7
  • Matthew 21:25

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