Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἕκτος”
Understanding héktos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
ordinal from ἕξ sixth.
G1623
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
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
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |