"a turn; mode, manner, way, Jude 7; ὁν τρόπον, + καθ’ ὁν τρόπον, in which manner, as, even as, Mt. 23:37; Acts 15:11; κατὰ μηδένα τρόπον, in no way, by no means, 2 Thess. 2:3; ἐν παντὶ τρόπῳ, and παντὶ τρόπῳ in every way, by every means, Phil. 1:18; 2 Thess. 3:16; turn of mind or ..."
Definition and meaning
a turn; mode, manner, way, Jude 7; ὁν τρόπον, + καθ’ ὁν τρόπον, in which manner, as, even as, Mt. 23:37; Acts 15:11; κατὰ μηδένα τρόπον, in no way, by no means, 2 Thess. 2:3; ἐν παντὶ τρόπῳ, and παντὶ τρόπῳ in every way, by every means, Phil. 1:18; 2 Thess. 3:16; turn of mind or action, habit, disposition, Heb. 13:5
In the original Greek the word is written: τρόπος
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 tropos (G5158) across the King James Bible.
O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!
But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.
Wherefore, sirs, be of good cheer: for I believe God, that it shall be even as it was told me.
Much every way: chiefly, because that unto them were committed the oracles of God.
What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;
Now the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means. The Lord be with you all.
Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.
Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.
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Common questions
Strong's G5158 (tropos) is a Greek word that means: a turn; mode, manner, way, Jude 7; ὁν τρόπον, + καθ’ ὁν τρόπον, in which manner, as, even as, Mt. 23:37; Acts 15:11; κατὰ μηδένα τρόπον, in no way, by no means, 2 Thess. 2:3; ἐν παντὶ τρόπῳ, and παντὶ... It appears 10 times in the King James Bible.
The word tropos (G5158) appears 10 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G5158 is tropos, a Greek word defined as: a turn; mode, manner, way, Jude 7; ὁν τρόπον, + καθ’ ὁν τρόπον, in which manner, as, even as, Mt. 23:37; Acts 15:11; κατὰ μηδένα τρόπον, in no way, by. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
tropos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.