Lexicon :: Strong's G4159 - pothen

πόθεν

Transliteration

pothen (Key)

Pronunciation

poth'-en

Part of Speech

adverb

Root Word (Etymology)

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

Greek Inflections of πόθεν [?]

mGNT
29x in 1 unique form(s) TR
28x in 2 unique form(s) LXX
32x in 1 unique form(s)

Πόθεν — 8x

πόθεν — 20x

πόθεν — 29x

πόθεν — 32x

Strong's Info

Strong’s Definitions

πόθεν póthen, poth'-en; from the base of G4213 with enclitic adverb of origin; from which (as interrogative) or what (as relative) place, state, source or cause:—whence.

KJV Translation Count — Total: 28x

The KJV translates Strong's G4159 in the following manner: whence (28x).

KJV Translation Count — Total: 28x

The KJV translates Strong's G4159 in the following manner: whence (28x).

Outline of Biblical Usage [?]

of place: from where, from what condition
of origin or source: from what author or giver
of cause: how is that?, how can that be?

Strong’s Definitions [?](Strong’s Definitions Legend)

πόθεν póthen, poth'-en; from the base of G4213 with enclitic adverb of origin; from which (as interrogative) or what (as relative) place, state, source or cause:—whence.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon [?] (Jump to Scripture Index)

STRONGS G4159:

πόθεν, adverb (from Homer down), whence;
a. of place,from what place: Matthew 15:33; Luke 13:25, 27; John 3:8; John 6:5; John 8:14; John 9:29, 30; John 19:9; Revelation 7:13; from what condition, Revelation 2:5.
b. of origin or source, equivalent to from what author or giver: Matt. 13:(Matthew 13:27),Matthew 13:54,56; Matthew 21:25; Mark 6:2; Luke 20:7; John 2:9; James 4:1; from what parentage, John 7:27f (cf. John 6:42), see Meyer at the passage,
c. of cause, how is it that? how can it be that? Mark 8:4; Mark 12:37; Luke 1:43; John 1:48 (John 1:49); John 4:11.

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BLB Scripture Index of Thayer's

Matthew: 13; 13:27; 13:54; 13:56; 15:33; 21:25
Mark: 6:2; 8:4; 12:37
Luke: 1:43; 13:25; 13:27; 20:7
John: 1:48; 1:49; 2:9; 3:8; 4:11; 6:5; 6:42; 7:27; 8:14; 9:29; 9:30; 19:9
James: 4:1
Revelation: 2:5; 7:13

Concordance Results Shown Using the KJV

Strong's Number G4159 matches the Greek πόθεν (pothen),
which occurs 28 times in 26 verses in the TR Greek.

View OT results in the LXX Greek concordance

View NT results in the MGNT Greek concordance

Mat 13:27

Mat 13:27 - So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence^G4159 then hath it tares?

Mat 13:54

Mat 13:54 - And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence^G4159 hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works?

Mat 13:56

Mat 13:56 - And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence^G4159 then hath this man all these things?

Mat 15:33

Mat 15:33 - And his disciples say unto him, Whence^G4159 should we have so much bread in the wilderness, as to fill so great a multitude?

Mat 21:25

Mat 21:25 - The baptism of John, whence^G4159 was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him?

Mar 6:2

Mar 6:2 - And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence^G4159 hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands?

Mar 8:4

Mar 8:4 - And his disciples answered him, From whence^G4159 can a man satisfy these men with bread here in the wilderness?

Mar 12:37

Mar 12:37 - David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence^G4159 is he then his son? And the common people heard him gladly.

Luk 1:43

Luk 1:43 - And whence^G4159 is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

Luk 13:25

Luk 13:25 - When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence^G4159 ye are:

Luk 13:27

Luk 13:27 - But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence^G4159 ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.

Luk 20:7

Luk 20:7 - And they answered, that they could not tell whence^G4159 it was.

Jhn 1:48

Jhn 1:48 - Nathanael saith unto him, Whence^G4159 knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee.

Jhn 2:9

Jhn 2:9 - When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence^G4159 it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom,

Jhn 3:8

Jhn 3:8 - The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence^G4159 it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.

Jhn 4:11

Jhn 4:11 - The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence^G4159 then hast thou that living water?

Jhn 6:5

Jhn 6:5 - When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence^G4159 shall we buy bread, that these may eat?

Jhn 7:27

Jhn 7:27 - Howbeit we know this man whence^G4159 he is: but when Christ cometh, no man knoweth whence^G4159 he is.

Jhn 7:28

Jhn 7:28 - Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught, saying, Ye both know me, and ye know whence^G4159 I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not.

Jhn 8:14

Jhn 8:14 - Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence^G4159 I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence^G4159 I come, and whither I go.

Jhn 9:29

Jhn 9:29 - We know that God spake unto Moses: as for this fellow, we know not from whence^G4159 he is.

Jhn 9:30

Jhn 9:30 - The man answered and said unto them, Why herein is a marvellous thing, that ye know not from whence^G4159 he is, and yet he hath opened mine eyes.

Jhn 19:9

Jhn 19:9 - And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence^G4159 art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer.

Jas 4:1

Jas 4:1 - From whence^G4159 come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members?

Rev 2:5

Rev 2:5 - Remember therefore from whence^G4159 thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.

Rev 7:13

Rev 7:13 - And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence^G4159 came they?