Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἐπεκτείνομαι”
Understanding epekteínomai reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
middle voice from ἐπί and ἐκτείνω reach forth. - to stretch (oneself) forward upon
G1901
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἐπεκτείνομαι
Phoneticep-ek-ti'-nom-ahee
Transliterationepekteínomai
Grammar Code
G:V
Greek Verb
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
middle voice from ἐπί and ἐκτείνω reach forth. - to stretch (oneself) forward upon
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
1 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Philippians 3:13 | “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before,” Word: ἐπεκτείνομαι (epekteínomai) |