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Strong's G4458 -πώς (pos)

Pos means “haply” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H4458 — meltachah (“vestry”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G4458
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 1

Strong's G4458 Quick Answer

Strong's G4458 πώς (pos) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. pos (poce') adv. 1. somehow or anyhow {used only in composition} It has 2 linked Bible usages across 1 book. Visible English usage signals include lord, king, now, speak, and handmaid. Indexed coverage on this page includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
pos (poce') adv. 1. somehow or anyhow {used only in composition}
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
1 indexed book
Corpus
Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
lord, king, now, speak, and handmaid

Meaning and Definition

pos (poce') adv. 1. somehow or anyhow {used only in composition} [adverb from the base of G4225, an enclitic particle of indefiniteness of manner] KJV: haply, by any (some) means, perhaps Root(s): G4225 Compare: G4459 See also: G1513, G3381

Original Word
πώς
Transliteration
pos
Derivation
Root: πού R1: 4225
Morphology
adverb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G4458. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

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Usage: πως, enclit. part., at all; see: εἴπως, μήπως. μήπως or μή πως (so WH), negative particle, __1. as conjc., lest haply: in final sentences, 1Co.9:27, 2Co.2:7 9:4; after verbs of fearing or taking heed, 1Co.8:9, 2Co.11:3 12:20, Gal.4:11; with an ellipse of ptcp. (sc. φοβούμενος; cf. B1., § 65, 3; Burton, § 225), 1Th.3:5 (but see infr.). __2. As interrogative, whether haply: Gal.2:2, 1Th.3:5 (cf. M, Th., in l, but see supr.).† μήπου (WH, μή που), lest anywhere, lest haply: Act.27:29.† (AS)

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English Usage Signals

Frequent English words from the visible usage excerpts. These are not a replacement for the original-language definition, but they make the usage pattern easier to scan.

lord king now speak handmaid whereas came word reason people see say

How Strong's G4458 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 2 linked usages.
  • Greek Old Testament / LXX rows are included where indexed, so readers can study Greek usage outside the New Testament.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G4458 (πώς) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G4458 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G4458 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

2 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

2 Kingdoms 14:15 Septuagint / Brenton

And now whereas I came to speak this word to my lord the king, the reason is that the people will see me, and thy handmaid will say, Let one now speak to my lord the king, if peradventure the king will perform the request of his handmaid;

2 Kingdoms 16:12 Septuagint / Brenton

If by any means the Lord may look on my affliction, thus shall he return me good for his cursing this day.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G4458.

2 Kingdoms 14:15 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And now whereas I came to speak this word to my lord the king, the reason is that the people will see me, and thy handmaid will say, Let one now speak to my lord the king, if peradventure the king will perform the request of his handmaid;
2 Kingdoms 16:12 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
If by any means the Lord may look on my affliction, thus shall he return me good for his cursing this day.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G4458, grouped by book.

2 Kingdoms 2 usages, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
2 Kingdoms 14:15 2 Kingdoms 16:12

Strong's G4458 FAQ

What does pos (-πώς) mean?

Pos (Strong's G4458) is a Greek word most simply glossed "haply". pos (poce') adv. 1. somehow or anyhow {used only in composition}

How many times is pos (-πώς) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G4458 across 1 book.

Where can I study pos (-πώς) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G4458 in context. The indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate pos (-πώς)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as lord, king, now, speak, handmaid, and whereas. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G4458 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G4458, with linked reader references where each row is available.