Strong's Lexicon tropos: Manner, way, fashion, character, conduct Original Word: τρόπος Word Origin: Derived from the verb τρέπω (trepō), meaning "to turn" or "to change." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent often relates to the concept of "derekh" (Strong's H1870), meaning "way" or "path," which similarly conveys the idea of a manner or course of life. Usage: The Greek word "tropos" primarily refers to a manner or way of doing something. It can denote a method, style, or characteristic behavior. In the New Testament, it is often used to describe the manner in which actions are performed or the character of individuals. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, "tropos" was used to describe the manner or style of a person's life or actions. It was a term that could encompass both external behaviors and internal dispositions. In the context of the New Testament, it reflects the ethical and moral dimensions of a person's conduct, often in relation to the teachings of Jesus and the apostles. HELPS Word-studies 5158 trópos (from trepō, "turning, adopting a new manner") – properly, a new direction from taking a turn or adopting a new manner (mannerism, fashion); (figuratively) the new course of conduct someone has because knowing Christ as Lord. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom the same as tropé Definition a way, manner, fashion NASB Translation character (1), circumstance (1), exactly* (1), just* (1), respect (1), same way (1), way (5). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 5158: τρόποςτρόπος, τροπου, ὁ (from τρέπω, see τροπή), from (Pindar), Aeschylus and Herodotus down; 1. a manner, way, fashion: ὅν τρόπον, as, even as, like as (Winers Grammar, § 32, 6; Buttmann, § 131, 12): Matthew 23:37; Luke 13:34; Acts 1:11; Acts 7:28; 2 Timothy 3:8 (Genesis 26:29; Exodus 14:13; (Deuteronomy 11:25; Psalm 41:2 2. manner of life, character: Hebrews 13:5 (R. V. marginal reading 'turn of mind'; (cf. τούς τροπους κυρίου ἔχειν, 'Teaching' 11, 8 [ET])). From the same as trope; a turn, i.e. (by implication) mode or style (especially with preposition or relative prefix as adverb, like); figuratively, deportment or character -- (even) as, conversation, (+ like) manner, (+ by any) means, way. see GREEK trope Englishman's Concordance Matthew 23:37 N-AMSGRK: σου ὃν τρόπον ὄρνις ἐπισυνάγει NAS: together, the way a hen KJV: together, even as a hen INT: of you in which way a hen gathers together Luke 13:34 N-AMS Acts 1:11 N-AMS Acts 7:28 N-AMS Acts 15:11 N-AMS Acts 27:25 N-AMS Romans 3:2 N-AMS Philippians 1:18 N-DMS 2 Thessalonians 2:3 N-AMS 2 Thessalonians 3:16 N-DMS 2 Timothy 3:8 N-AMS Hebrews 13:5 N-NMS Jude 1:7 N-AMS Strong's Greek 5158 |
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