"always, at all times, ever, Mt. 26:11; Mk. 14:7; Lk. 15:31; 18:1"
Definition and meaning
always, at all times, ever, Mt. 26:11; Mk. 14:7; Lk. 15:31; 18:1
In the original Greek the word is written: πάντοτε
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of pantote (G3842) across the King James Bible.
For ye have the poor always with you; but me ye have not always.
For ye have the poor with you always, and whensoever ye will ye may do them good: but me ye have not always.
And he said unto him, Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine.
And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;
Then said they unto him, Lord, evermore give us this bread.
Then Jesus said unto them, My time is not yet come: but your time is alway ready.
And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone; for I do always those things that please him.
And I knew that thou hearest me always: but because of the people which stand by I said it, that they may believe that thou hast sent me.
For the poor always ye have with you; but me ye have not always.
Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.
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Common questions
Strong's G3842 (pantote) is a Greek word that means: always, at all times, ever, Mt. 26:11; Mk. 14:7; Lk. 15:31; 18:1 It appears 38 times in the King James Bible.
The word pantote (G3842) appears 38 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G3842 is pantote, a Greek word defined as: always, at all times, ever, Mt. 26:11; Mk. 14:7; Lk. 15:31; 18:1. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
pantote is a Greek word found in the New Testament.