ἐκτένεια
ekteneiaearnestnessHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine1 occurrence1 book1 verse
Definition
ἐκ-τένεια, -ας, ἡ
(ἐκτενής), [in LXX: Jdt.4.9, 2Ma.14.38, 3Ma.6.41 * ;]
zeal, intentness, earnestness (cf. Deiss., BS, 262): Acts 26:7.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
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- Acts 26:7ἐκτενείᾳ…the promise our twelve tribes are hoping to see fulfilled as they earnestly serve God day and night. It is because of this hope, O king, that I am accused by the Jews.