The meaning of “τέταρτος”
Understanding tétartos reveals the original theological depth often simplified in translation.
ordinal from τέσσαρες four(-th). - fourth
τέταρτος
ordinal from τέσσαρες four(-th). - fourth
Occurrences in the Bible
| Reference | Text | |
|---|---|---|
| Matthew 14:25 | “And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.” Word: τέταρτος (tétartos) | |
| Mark 6:48 | “And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them.” Word: τέταρτος (tétartos) | |
| Acts 10:30 | “And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,” Word: τέταρτος (tétartos) | |
| Revelation 8:12 | “And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars; so as the third part of them was darkened, and the day shone not for a third part of it, and the night likewise.” Word: τέταρτος (tétartos) |