Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἐκτενέστερον”
Understanding ektenésteron reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
neuter of the comparative of ἐκτενής more earnestly. - more intently
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Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἐκτενέστερον
Phoneticek-ten-es'-ter-on
Transliterationektenésteron
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
neuter of the comparative of ἐκτενής more earnestly. - more intently
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Luke 22:44 | “And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.” Word: ἐκτενέστερον (ektenésteron) |