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The meaning of ἕκτος

Understanding héktos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.

Definition

ordinal from ἕξ sixth.

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ἕκτος

Phonetichek'-tos
Transliterationhéktos
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

ordinal from ἕξ sixth.

Scripture References

Occurrences in the Bible

14 total references
ReferenceText
Matthew 27:45

Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour.

Word: ἕκτος (héktos)
Mark 15:33

And when the sixth hour was come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour.

Word: ἕκτος (héktos)
Luke 1:36

And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.

Word: ἕκτος (héktos)
John 19:14

And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King!

Word: ἕκτος (héktos)
Acts 10:9

On the morrow, as they went on their journey, and drew nigh unto the city, Peter went up upon the housetop to pray about the sixth hour:

Word: ἕκτος (héktos)

Usage Statistics

Total Occurrences
14x
Most Frequent Book
Revelation
Book Distribution

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