"of what kind, sort or species, Jn. 12:33; 21:19; what? which? Mt. 19:18; 21:23, 24, 27"
Definition and meaning
of what kind, sort or species, Jn. 12:33; 21:19; what? which? Mt. 19:18; 21:23, 24, 27
In the original Greek the word is written: ποῖος
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 poios (G4169) across the King James Bible.
He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,
And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?
And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things.
And they answered Jesus, and said, We cannot tell. And he said unto them, Neither tell I you by what authority I do these things.
Master, which is the great commandment in the law?
Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.
But know this, that if the goodman of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.
And he said, Whereunto shall we liken the kingdom of God? or with what comparison shall we compare it?
And say unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority to do these things?
And Jesus answered and said unto them, I will also ask of you one question, and answer me, and I will tell you by what authority I do these things.
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Common questions
Strong's G4169 (poios) is a Greek word that means: of what kind, sort or species, Jn. 12:33; 21:19; what? which? Mt. 19:18; 21:23, 24, 27 It appears 33 times in the King James Bible.
The word poios (G4169) appears 33 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G4169 is poios, a Greek word defined as: of what kind, sort or species, Jn. 12:33; 21:19; what? which? Mt. 19:18; 21:23, 24, 27. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
poios is a Greek word found in the New Testament.