Strong's Lexicon posakis: How often, how many times Original Word: ποσάκις Word Origin: Derived from πόσος (posos), meaning "how much" or "how many." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "posakis," the concept of frequency and repetition can be found in Hebrew words like "מַה" (mah) for "how" and "כַּמָּה" (kamah) for "how many." Usage: The adverb "posakis" is used in the New Testament to inquire about the frequency of an action or event. It is often translated as "how often" or "how many times," indicating a repeated action or occurrence. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, repetition and frequency were often used to emphasize the importance or significance of an action. The use of "posakis" in the New Testament reflects a common linguistic tool to express concern or curiosity about the regularity of certain behaviors or events, particularly in the context of religious or moral teachings. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origininterrog. adverb from posos Definition how often? NASB Translation how often (3). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4212: ποσάκιςποσάκις (πόσος), adverb, how often: Matthew 18:21; Matthew 23:37; Luke 13:34. ((Platos epistle, Aristotle, others.)) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance how often. Multiplicative from posos; how many times -- how oft(-en). see GREEK posos Forms and Transliterations ποσακις ποσάκις ποσαπλώς posakis posákisLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 18:21 AdvGRK: αὐτῷ Κύριε ποσάκις ἁμαρτήσει εἰς NAS: to Him, Lord, how often shall my brother KJV: Lord, how oft shall my INT: to him master how often will sin against Matthew 23:37 Adv Luke 13:34 Adv |
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