πόθεν
póthen
from where
Interrogative or relative adverb signifying 'from where; from what place, source, cause, or origin.' Primarily asks about the point or source of origin (geographical, personal, or abstract). In extended usage, can question the origin or cause of an event or state ('how did this come to be; what is the source of this action or thing?').
John 1:48 · Word #4
Lexicon G4159
| Lemma | πόθεν |
| Transliteration | póthen |
| Strong's | G4159 |
| Definition | Interrogative or relative adverb signifying 'from where; from what place, source, cause, or origin.' Primarily asks about the point or source of origin (geographical, personal, or abstract). In extended usage, can question the origin or cause of an event or state ('how did this come to be; what is the source of this action or thing?'). |
Morphology ADV
All morphology codes
| Part of Speech | ADV — Adverb — Modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb |
Common Translation
| Phrase | from where |
| Literal | from-where |
Lexical Info
| Lemma | πόθεν |
| Strong's | G4159 |
SIBI-P1 Translation G4159-01
from where
| Morphological Notes | Adverb (interrogative/relative), indeclinable; denotes source or origin. |
| Rendering Rationale | "From where" directly preserves the adverb’s core sense of origin or source, reflecting its interrogative or relative force without adding contextual nuance. As an indeclinable adverb, it carries no case, number, or gender distinctions to mark in English. |
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