Strong's Lexicon polutropós: In many ways, in various manners Original Word: πολυτρόπως Word Origin: Derived from the Greek words πολύς (polus, meaning "many") and τρόπος (tropos, meaning "manner" or "way"). Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for πολυτρόπως, the concept of God speaking in various ways can be seen in the Hebrew Bible through terms like דָּבַר (dabar, Strong's 1696, meaning "to speak") and חָזוֹן (chazon, Strong's 2377, meaning "vision"). Usage: The adverb πολυτρόπως is used to describe the diverse and multifaceted ways in which something is done or occurs. In the context of the New Testament, it is used to convey the idea of God communicating or acting in various manners. Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of πολυτρόπως would have been understood as a reflection of versatility and adaptability. The term suggests a richness and depth in the manner of execution or communication, which would have been appreciated in a culture that valued rhetoric and the art of persuasion. In the Jewish context, this term underscores the multifaceted ways God revealed Himself to His people throughout history, through prophets, visions, and other means. HELPS Word-studies 4187 polytrópōs (an adverb, derived from 4183 /polýs, "many in number" and 5158 /trópos, "way, manner") – properly, many manners (avenues); (figuratively) the multitudinous (infinite) number of ways God shares His Word to (in) people. This includes revealing Himself in the OT when speaking through (in) the Hebrew prophets in dreams, visions, etc. It is used only in Heb 1:1. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from a comp. of polus and tropos Definition in many ways NASB Translation many ways (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 4187: πολυτρόπωςπολυτρόπως (from πολυτρόπος, in use in various senses from Homer down), adverb, in many manners: Hebrews 1:1 ((Philo de incor. mund. § 24)); see πολυμερῶς. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance in many waysAdverb from a compound of polus and tropos; in many ways, i.e. Variously as to method or form -- in divers manners. see GREEK polus see GREEK tropos Forms and Transliterations επολυώρησας ΠΟΛΥΤΡΟΠΩΣ πολυτρόπως πολυχρονιείτε πολυχρόνιοί πολυχρόνιος πολυωρήσει πολυωρήσεις POLUTROPoS POLUTROPŌS POLYTROPoS POLYTROPŌSLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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