πόθεν (pothen) means “whence” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: poth'-en Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.
πόθεν · pothen · whence
πόθεν adv., whence; (a) of place: Mat.15:33, Luk.13:25, 27, Jhn.3:8 6:5 8:14 9:29-30 19:9, Rev.7:13; metaphorically, of condition, Rev.2:5; (b) of origin: Mat.13:27, 54 13:56 21:25, Mrk.6:2, Luk.20:7, Jhn.2:9, Jas.4:1; of parentage, Jhn.7:27-28; (with) of cause: Mrk.8:4 12:37, Luk.1:43, Jhn.1:49 4:11.† (AS)
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whence, from what place.
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Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| where | 19 |
| how | 2 |
| how far | 1 |
| what causes | 1 |
| what was the source | 1 |
| where did | 1 |
| where did this man get | 1 |
| where it was from | 1 |
| why | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| whence | 19 |
| from whence | 7 |
| they | 1 |
Page 1 of 1. 26 verses in the selected STEP text, printed below in BSB where available. Read each verse in its chapter to follow the author’s thought.
The owner’s servants came to him and said, ‘Sir, didn’t you sow good seed in your field? Where then did the weeds come from?’
Read word by wordComing to His hometown, He taught the people in their synagogue, and they were astonished. “Where did this man get such wisdom and miraculous powers?” they asked.
Read word by wordAren’t all His sisters with us as well? Where then did this man get all these things?”
Read word by wordThe disciples replied, “Where in this desolate place could we find enough bread to feed such a large crowd?”
Read word by wordWhat was the source of John’s baptism? Was it from heaven or from men?” They deliberated among themselves and said, “If we say, ‘From heaven,’ He will ask, ‘Why then did you not believe him?’
Read word by wordWhen the Sabbath came, He began to teach in the synagogue, and many who heard Him were astonished. “Where did this man get these ideas?” they asked. “What is this wisdom He has been given? And how can He perform such miracles?
Read word by wordHis disciples replied, “Where in this desolate place could anyone find enough bread to feed all these people?”
Read word by wordDavid himself calls Him ‘Lord.’ So how can He be David’s son?” And the large crowd listened to Him with delight.
Read word by wordAnd why am I so honored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
Read word by wordAfter the master of the house gets up and shuts the door, you will stand outside knocking and saying, ‘Lord, open the door for us.’ But he will reply, ‘I do not know where you are from.’
Read word by wordAnd he will answer, ‘I tell you, I do not know where you are from. Depart from me, all you evildoers.’
Read word by wordSo they answered that they did not know where it was from.
Read word by word“How do You know me?” Nathanael asked. Jesus replied, “Before Philip called you, I saw you under the fig tree.”
Read word by wordand the master of the banquet tasted the water that had been turned into wine. He did not know where it was from, but the servants who had drawn the water knew. Then he called the bridegroom aside
Read word by wordThe wind blows where it wishes. You hear its sound, but you do not know where it comes from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”
Read word by word“Sir,” the woman replied, “You have nothing to draw with and the well is deep. Where then will You get this living water?
Read word by wordWhen Jesus looked up and saw a large crowd coming toward Him, He said to Philip, “Where can we buy bread for these people to eat?”
Read word by wordBut we know where this man is from. When the Christ comes, no one will know where He is from.”
Read word by wordThen Jesus, still teaching in the temple courts, cried out, “You know Me, and you know where I am from. I have not come of My own accord, but He who sent Me is true. You do not know Him,
Read word by wordJesus replied, “Even if I testify about Myself, My testimony is valid, because I know where I came from and where I am going. But you do not know where I came from or where I am going.
Read word by wordWe know that God spoke to Moses, but we do not know where this man is from.”
Read word by word“That is remarkable indeed!” the man said. “You do not know where He is from, and yet He opened my eyes.
Read word by wordand he went back into the Praetorium. “Where are You from?” he asked. But Jesus gave no answer.
Read word by wordWhat causes conflicts and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from the passions at war within you?
Read word by wordTherefore, keep in mind how far you have fallen. Repent and perform the deeds you did at first. But if you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place.
Read word by wordThen one of the elders addressed me: “These in white robes,” he asked, “who are they, and where have they come from?”
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