Strong's G4159 · Greek
πόθεν
pothen · /poth'-en/
Definition
from the base of 4213 with enclitic adverb of origin; from which (as interrogative) or what (as relative) place, state, source or cause:--whence.
KJV: whence
Root / derivation: from the base of 4213 with enclitic adverb of origin
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered πόθεν across 26 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
26 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Matthew5 verses
So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares?
Matthew 13:54And when he was come into his own country, he taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom, and these mighty works?
Matthew 13:56And his sisters, are they not all with us? Whence then hath this man all these things?
Matthew 15:33And his disciples say unto him, Whence should we have so much bread in the wilderness, as to fill so great a multitude?
Matthew 21:25The baptism of John, whence was it? from heaven, or of men? And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall say, From heaven; he will say unto us, Why did ye not then believe him?
Mark3 verses
And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands?
Mark 8:4And his disciples answered him, From whence can a man satisfy these men with bread here in the wilderness?
Mark 12:37David therefore himself calleth him Lord; and whence is he then his son? And the common people heard him gladly.
Luke4 verses
And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
Luke 13:25When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are:
Luke 13:27But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.
Luke 20:7And they answered, that they could not tell whence it was.
John11 verses
Nathanael saith unto him, Whence knowest thou me? Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Philip called thee, when thou wast under the fig tree, I saw thee.
John 2:9When the ruler of the feast had tasted the water that was made wine, and knew not whence it was: (but the servants which drew the water knew;) the governor of the feast called the bridegroom,
John 3:8The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.
John 4:11The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast thou that living water?
John 6:5When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a great company come unto him, he saith unto Philip, Whence shall we buy bread, that these may eat?
John 7:27Howbeit we know this man whence he is: but when Christ cometh, no man knoweth whence he is.
John 7:28Then cried Jesus in the temple as he taught saying, Ye both know me, and ye know whence I am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is true, whom ye know not.
John 8:14Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is true: for I know whence I came, and whither I go; but ye cannot tell whence I come, and whither I go.
John 9:29We know that God spake unto Moses: as for this fellow, we know not from whence he is.
John 9:30The man answered and said unto them, Why herein is a marvellous thing, that ye know not from whence he is, and yet he hath opened mine eyes.
John 19:9And went again into the judgment hall, and saith unto Jesus, Whence art thou? But Jesus gave him no answer.
Revelation2 verses
Remember therefore from whence thou art fallen, and repent, and do the first works; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will remove thy candlestick out of his place, except thou repent.
Revelation 7:13And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they?
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4159 (pothen) mean?
from the base of 4213 with enclitic adverb of origin; from which (as interrogative) or what (as relative) place, state, source or cause:--whence.
How many times does G4159 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4159 (πόθεν) appears in 26 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “whence.”
How is pothen translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4159 is rendered as “whence” (28×).
Where does the Greek word πόθεν come from?
from the base of 4213 with enclitic adverb of origin