Strong's G4164 · Greek
ποικίλος
poikilos · /poy-kee'-los/
Definition
of uncertain derivation; motley, i.e. various in character:--divers, manifold.
KJV: divers, manifold
Root / derivation: of uncertain derivation
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered ποικίλος across 10 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
10 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
2 Timothy1 verse
Hebrews2 verses
God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will? gifts: or, distributions
Hebrews 13:9Be not carried about with divers and strange doctrines. For it is a good thing that the heart be established with grace; not with meats, which have not profited them that have been occupied therein.
James1 verse
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4164 (poikilos) mean?
of uncertain derivation; motley, i.e. various in character:--divers, manifold.
How many times does G4164 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4164 (ποικίλος) appears in 10 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “divers.”
How is poikilos translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4164 is rendered as “divers” (8×), “manifold” (2×).
Where does the Greek word ποικίλος come from?
of uncertain derivation