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ποσάκις G4212
G4212 is the Greek word ποσάκις, transliterated posákis. The King James Version most often renders it how often.
What it means
how many times.
Where it comes from
multiplicative from G4214 (πόσος).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 3 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: how oft(-en).
Verses using ποσάκις
All 3 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 18:21 · KJV
Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?
Matthew 23:37 · KJV
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 · KJV
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!
Common questions
What does Strong's G4212 mean?
G4212 is the Greek word ποσάκις (posákis), meaning how many times.
How is G4212 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it how often (2 times), how oft (1 time).
How many times does G4212 appear in the Bible?
ποσάκις (posákis) is tagged in 3 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4212 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: multiplicative from G4214 (πόσος).
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