Greek Word Study
The meaning of “ἑπτά”
Understanding heptá reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
a primary number seven.
G2033
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
ἑπτά
Phonetichep-tah'
Transliterationheptá
Grammar Code
G:A-NUI
Greek, Adjective, Neuter
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
a primary number seven.
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
63 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 16:10 | “Neither the seven loaves of the four thousand, and how many baskets ye took up?” Word: ἑπτά (heptá) | |
| Mark 12:20 | “Now there were seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and dying left no seed.” Word: ἑπτά (heptá) | |
| Luke 20:29 | “There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and died without children.” Word: ἑπτά (heptá) | |
| Acts 21:4 | “And finding disciples, we tarried there seven days: who said to Paul through the Spirit, that he should not go up to Jerusalem.” Word: ἑπτά (heptá) | |
| Hebrews 11:30 | “By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days.” Word: ἑπτά (heptá) |