G4187: πολυτρόπως (polytrópōs)

Quick Definition

in many ways

Strong's Definition

in many ways, i.e. variously as to method or form

Derivation: adverb from a compound of G4183 (πολύς) and G5158 (τρόπος);

KJV Usage: in divers manners

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

πολυτρόπως (from πολυτρόπος, in use in various senses from Homer down), adverb, in many manners: Heb_1:1 ((Philo de incor. mund. § 24)); see πολυμερῶς.

Mounce Concise Greek Dictionary

πολυτρόπως polytropōs 1x in many ways, in various modes, Heb_1:1

Abbott-Smith Greek Lexicon

** πολυτρόπως , adv. ( <πολύτροπος , 1. much turning . 2. manifold ), [in LXX : 4Ma_3:21 A * ;] in many ways or manners: Heb_1:1 ( Philo ).†

Moulton & Milligan — Vocabulary of the Greek NT

πολυτρόπως [page 527] See s.v. πολυμερῶς . For the adj. πολύτροπος cf. P Flor I. 33 .15 (iv/A.D.). In MGr πολύτροπος has a good sense, adroit.

STEPBible — Tyndale Abridged Greek Lexicon

πολυτρόπως adv. (πολύτροπος, 1. much turning. 2. manifold ), [in LXX: 4Ma.3:21 A * ;] in many ways or manners: Heb.1:1 (Philo).† (AS)

Bible Occurrences (1)

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