The meaning of “ἕξ”
Understanding héx reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
a primary numeral six.
ἕξ
a primary numeral six.
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 17:1 | “And after six days Jesus taketh Peter, James, and John his brother, and bringeth them up into an high mountain apart,” Word: ἕξ (héx) | |
| Mark 9:2 | “And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them.” Word: ἕξ (héx) | |
| Luke 13:14 | “And the ruler of the synagogue answered with indignation, because that Jesus had healed on the sabbath day, and said unto the people, There are six days in which men ought to work: in them therefore come and be healed, and not on the sabbath day.” Word: ἕξ (héx) | |
| John 2:20 | “Then said the Jews, Forty and six years was this temple in building, and wilt thou rear it up in three days?” Word: ἕξ (héx) | |
| Acts 18:11 | “And he continued there a year and six months, teaching the word of God among them.” Word: ἕξ (héx) |