Strong's Lexicon polupoikilos: Manifold, multifaceted, diverse Original Word: πολυποίκιλος Word Origin: From Greek words πολύς (polus, meaning "many") and ποικίλος (poikilos, meaning "varied" or "manifold") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for πολυποίκιλος, the concept of God's manifold wisdom can be related to Hebrew words like חָכְמָה (chokmah, Strong's H2451), meaning "wisdom," which is often described in multifaceted terms in the Old Testament. Usage: The Greek word πολυποίκιλος (polupoikilos) is used to describe something that is manifold or multifaceted, indicating a variety of forms or expressions. In the New Testament, it is used to convey the idea of the rich and diverse nature of God's wisdom. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of manifold or multifaceted was often used to describe the complexity and beauty of art, nature, and human wisdom. The term πολυποίκιλος would have resonated with early Christians as a way to express the depth and richness of God's wisdom, which surpasses human understanding and is revealed in various ways throughout history. HELPS Word-studies 4182 polypoíkilos (an adjective, derived from 4183 /polýs, "much in number, many" and 4164 /poikílos, "many diverse manifestations") – properly, ultra-diverse, with multitudinous expressions (facets). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom polus and poikilos Definition of differing colors NASB Translation manifold (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4182: πολυποίκιλοςπολυποίκιλος, πολυποικιλον (πολύς and ποικίλος); 1. much-variegated; marked with a great variety of colors: of cloth or a painting; φαρεα, Euripides, Iph. T. 1149; στέφανον πολυποικιλον ἀνθεων, Eubulus ap Athen. 15, p. 679 d. 2. much varied, manifold: σοφία τοῦ Θεοῦ, manifesting itself in a great variety of forms, Ephesians 3:10; Theophil. ad Autol. 1, 6; ὀργή, Sibylline Oracles 8, 411; λόγος, the Orphica, hymn. 61, 4, and by other writings with other nouns. From polus and poikilos; much variegated, i.e. Multifarious -- manifold. see GREEK polus see GREEK poikilos |
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