πόθεν

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greekNew TestamentAdverb29 occurrences6 books26 verses

Definition

πόθεν

adv.,

whence;

(a) of place: Matthew 15:33, Luke 13:25, 27, John 3:8; 6:5; 8:14; 9:29-30; 19:9, Revelation 7:13; metaphorically, of condition, Revelation 2:5;

(b) of origin: Matthew 13:27, 54; 13:56; 21:25, Mark 6:2, Luke 20:7, John 2:9, James 4:1; of parentage, John 7:27-28;

(with) of cause: Mark 8:4; 12:37, Luke 1:43, John 1:49; 4:11.

Usage patterns

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Occurrences

29 total
  1. Matthew 13:27πόθεν · Where
    The owner’s servants came to him and said, ‘Sir, didn’t you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?’
  2. Matthew 13:54Πόθεν · Where did this man get
    Coming to His hometown, He taught the people in their synagogue, and they were astonished. “Where did this man get such wisdom and miraculous powers?” they asked.
  3. Matthew 13:56πόθεν · Where
    Aren’t all His sisters with us as well? Where then did this man get all these things?”
  4. Matthew 15:33Πόθεν · Where
    The disciples replied, “Where in this desolate place could we find enough bread to feed such a large crowd?”
  5. Matthew 21:25πόθεν · What was the source
    What was the source of John’s baptism? Was it from heaven or from men?” They deliberated among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will ask, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’
  6. Mark 6:2Πόθεν · Where [did]
    When the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard Him were astonished. “Where did this man get these ideas?” they asked. “What is this wisdom He has been given? And how can He perform such miracles?
  7. Mark 8:4Πόθεν · Where
    His disciples replied, “Where in this desolate place could anyone find enough bread to feed all these people?”
  8. Mark 12:37πόθεν · how
    David himself calls Him ‘Lord.’ So how can He be David’s son?” And the large crowd listened to Him with delight.
  9. Luke 1:43πόθεν · why
    And why am I so honored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
  10. Luke 13:25πόθεν · where
    After the master of the house gets up and shuts the door, you will stand outside knocking and saying, ‘Lord, open the door for us.’ But he will reply, ‘I do not know where you are from.’
  11. Luke 13:27πόθεν · where
    And he will answer, ‘I tell you, I do not know where you are from. Depart from me, all you evildoers.’
  12. Luke 20:7πόθεν · where [it was] from
    So they answered that they did not know where it was from.
  13. John 1:48Πόθεν · How
    “How do You know me?” Nathanael asked. Jesus replied, “Before Philip called you, I saw you under the fig tree.”
  14. John 2:9πόθεν · where
    …and the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not know where it was from, but the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside
  15. John 3:8πόθεν · where
    The wind blows where it wishes. You hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”
  16. John 4:11πόθεν · Where
    “Sir,” the woman replied, “You have nothing to draw with and the well is deep. Where then will You get this living water?
  17. John 6:5Πόθεν · Where
    When Jesus looked up and saw a large crowd coming toward Him, He said to Philip, “Where can we buy bread for these people to eat?”
  18. John 7:27πόθεν · where; πόθεν · where
    But we know where this man is from. When the Christ comes, no one will know where He is from.”
  19. John 7:28πόθεν · where
    Then Jesus, still teaching in the temple courts, cried out, “You know Me, and you know where I am from. I have not come of My own accord, but He who sent Me is true. You do not know Him,
  20. John 8:14πόθεν · where; πόθεν · where
    Jesus replied, “Even if I testify about Myself, My testimony is valid, because I know where I came from and where I am going. But you do not know where I came from or where I am going.
  21. John 9:29πόθεν · where
    We know that God spoke to Moses, but we do not know where this man is from.”
  22. John 9:30πόθεν · where
    “That is remarkable indeed!” the man said. “You do not know where He is from, and yet He opened my eyes.
  23. John 19:9Πόθεν · Where
    …and he went back into the Praetorium. “Where are You from?” he asked. But Jesus gave no answer.
  24. James 4:1Πόθεν · What [causes]; πόθεν
    What causes conflicts and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from the passions at war within you?
  25. Revelation 2:5πόθεν · how far
    Therefore, keep in mind how far you have fallen. Repent and perform the deeds you did at first. But if you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place.
  26. Revelation 7:13πόθεν · where
    Then one of the elders addressed me: “These in white robes,” he asked, “who are they, and where have they come from?”