G1616
G1616 — ἐκτένεια
Greek entry for Bible study and original-language reference.
Definition / Gloss
ekteneia (ek-ten'-ei-ah) n.
1. intentness
[from G1618]
KJV: X instantly
Root(s): G1618
TWOT
Not assigned in current lawful mapping.
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KJV Renderings
X instantly
Thayer's Greek Lexicon
ἐκτένεια, ἐκτενειας, ἡ (ἐκτενής), a later Greek word (cf. Lob. ad Phryn., p. 311);
a. properly, extension.
b. intentness (of mind), earnestness: ἐν ἐκτένεια, earnestly, Act 26:7. (2Ma 14:38; Jdt 4:9. Cf. Grimm on 3Ma 6:41 (where he refers to Cicero, ad Att. 10, 17, 1).)
Englishman's Greek Concordance
ἐκτένεια (X instantly)
Acts 26:7
- KJV: Unto which our twelve tribes instantly serving day and night hope to come For which hope’s sake king Agrippa I am accused of the Jews
- GK: εις ην το δωδεκάφυλον ημών εν εκτενεία νύκτα και ημέραν λατρεύον ελπίζει καταντήσαι περί ης ελπίδος εγκαλούμαι βασιλεύ Αγρίππα υπό των Ιουδαίων