Strong’s G4217 · Greek

ποταπός
potapós

Definition

interrogatively, whatever, i.e. of what possible sort

Etymology

apparently from G4219 (πότε) and the base of G4226 (ποῦ);

Where the KJV renders it

  • what (manner of)

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