Strong's Lexicon dépote: at any time, ever Original Word: δέποτε Word Origin: Derived from the Greek conjunction δέ (de, meaning "but" or "and") and the indefinite particle ποτέ (pote, meaning "at some time" or "ever"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent to δέποτε, similar concepts can be found in Hebrew words that express indefinite time or eternity, such as עוֹלָם (olam, Strong's H5769), which means "forever" or "eternity." Usage: The Greek particle δέποτε (dépote) is used to convey the sense of "at any time" or "ever." It is a term that emphasizes the indefinite nature of time, often used to express uncertainty or to generalize about occurrences. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to highlight the timeless or ongoing nature of certain truths or actions. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, language was a powerful tool for expressing philosophical and theological ideas. The use of particles like δέποτε allowed speakers and writers to convey nuances of time and existence, which were important in both everyday communication and in the articulation of religious and philosophical concepts. The New Testament writers, influenced by both Jewish and Hellenistic thought, employed such terms to communicate the eternal truths of the Christian faith. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom dé and pote Definition sometime NASB Translation whatever* (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1221: δήποτεδήποτε (from δή and πότε), adverb, now at length (jam aliquando); at any time; at last, etc., just exactly; (hence, it generalizes a relative, like the Latincumque; see Lob. ad Phryn., p. 373): ᾧ δήποτε νοσήματι, with whatsoever disease, John 5:4 (R G, but L ὁιωδηποτουν). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance whatsoever. From de and pote; a particle of generalization; indeed, at any time -- (what-)soever. see GREEK de see GREEK pote Forms and Transliterations δηποτε δήποτε depote dēpote dḗpoteLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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