The meaning of “ἕνδεκα”
Understanding héndeka reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
eleven. - one and ten, i.e. eleven
ἕνδεκα
eleven. - one and ten, i.e. eleven
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 28:16 | “Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, into a mountain where Jesus had appointed them.” Word: ἕνδεκα (héndeka) | |
| Mark 16:14 | “Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.” Word: ἕνδεκα (héndeka) | |
| Luke 24:33 | “And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them,” Word: ἕνδεκα (héndeka) | |
| Acts 2:14 | “But Peter, standing up with the eleven, lifted up his voice, and said unto them, Ye men of Judea, and all ye that dwell at Jerusalem, be this known unto you, and hearken to my words:” Word: ἕνδεκα (héndeka) |