Strong's G4458 · Greek
-πώς
-pṓs
Definition
an enclitic particle of indefiniteness of manner; somehow or anyhow; used only in composition
KJV: haply, by any (some) means, perhaps
Root / derivation: adverb from the base of G4225 (πού);
KJV usage breakdown
How the Authorized (KJV) translators rendered -πώς across 6 verses.
Every occurrence (KJV)
6 verses use this word, grouped by book — the translated form is highlighted.
Romans1 verse
1 Corinthians1 verse
2 Corinthians3 verses
So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow.
2 Corinthians 9:4Lest haply if they of Macedonia come with me, and find you unprepared, we (that we say not, ye) should be ashamed in this same confident boasting.
2 Corinthians 11:3But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtilty, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Strong's G4458 (-pṓs) mean?
an enclitic particle of indefiniteness of manner; somehow or anyhow; used only in composition
How many times does G4458 appear in the Bible?
Strong's G4458 (-πώς) appears in 6 verses of the King James Version, most often translated “means.”
How is -pṓs translated in the KJV?
In the KJV, Strong's G4458 is rendered as “means” (3×), “haply” (1×), “lest” (1×), “perhaps” (1×).
Where does the Greek word -πώς come from?
adverb from the base of G4225 (πού);