Greek Word Study
The meaning of “τεσσαρακονταετής”
Understanding tessarakontaetḗs reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
Definition
(+ full, of) forty years (old). - of forty years of age
G5063
Greek Text
Strong's Concordance
τεσσαρακονταετής
Phonetictes-sar-ak-on-tah-et-ace'
Transliterationtessarakontaetḗs
Grammar Code
G:A
Greek Adjective
Strong's Definition
Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
(+ full, of) forty years (old). - of forty years of age
Scripture References
Occurrences in the Bible
2 total references
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Acts 7:23 | “And when he was full forty years old, it came into his heart to visit his brethren the children of Israel.” Word: τεσσαρακονταετής (tessarakontaetḗs) | |
| Acts 13:18 | “And about the time of forty years suffered he their manners in the wilderness.” Word: τεσσαρακονταετής (tessarakontaetḗs) |