δήποτε
dēpote
whatever
Lexicon Entry
Lexicon data from STEPBible TIPNR, Tyndale House, Cambridge. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
What Original Readers Understood
ExploredThe Greek word δήποτε (dēpote), Strong's number G1221, can be translated to "whatever." With a single occurrence in the biblical text, it is clear that this word is used in a specific and particular context. From a functional perspective, δήποτε seems to be used to indicate a sense of indifference or lack of specificity. By using this word, the author may be conveying that the specific circumstances or details are of little importance or that they are irrelevant to the overall message. In terms of significance, the use of δήποτε may be seen as a way to highlight a key point or concept that transcends specific contexts or details. By stripping away extraneous information, the author may be able to focus the reader's attention on a core idea or principle.
Source data & methodology
Occurrences in Scripture
1 total occurrence across the text