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ποταπός G4217
G4217 is the Greek word ποταπός, transliterated potapós. The King James Version most often renders it manner.
What it means
interrogatively, whatever, i.e. of what possible sort.
Where it comes from
apparently from G4219 (πότε) and the base of G4226 (ποῦ).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 7 tagged occurrences, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: what (manner of).
Verses using ποταπός
All 6 verses, quoted in full.
Matthew 8:27 · KJV
But the men marvelled, saying, What manner of man is this, that even the winds and the sea obey him!
Mark 13:1 · KJV
And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here!
Luke 1:29 · KJV
And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.
Luke 7:39 · KJV
Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.
2 Peter 3:11 · KJV
Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,
1 John 3:1 · KJV
Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.
Common questions
What does Strong's G4217 mean?
G4217 is the Greek word ποταπός (potapós), meaning interrogatively, whatever, i.e. of what possible sort.
How is G4217 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it manner (5 times), manner of man (1 time), what (1 time).
How many times does G4217 appear in the Bible?
ποταπός (potapós) is tagged in 6 verses of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G4217 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: apparently from G4219 (πότε) and the base of G4226 (ποῦ).
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