The meaning of “ἐκτείνω”
Understanding ekteínō reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
cast, put forth, stretch forth (out). - to extend
ἐκτείνω
cast, put forth, stretch forth (out). - to extend
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 12:49 | “And he stretched forth his hand toward his disciples, and said, Behold my mother and my brethren!” Word: ἐκτείνω (ekteínō) | |
| Mark 3:5 | “And when he had looked round about on them with anger, being grieved for the hardness of their hearts, he saith unto the man, Stretch forth thine hand. And he stretched it out: and his hand was restored whole as the other.” Word: ἐκτείνω (ekteínō) | |
| Luke 6:10 | “And looking round about upon them all, he said unto the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he did so: and his hand was restored whole as the other.” Word: ἐκτείνω (ekteínō) | |
| John 21:18 | “Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not.” Word: ἐκτείνω (ekteínō) | |
| Acts 26:1 | “Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. Then Paul stretched forth the hand, and answered for himself:” Word: ἐκτείνω (ekteínō) |