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ἐκτενῶς

ektenōsferventlyHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentAdverb2 occurrences2 books2 verses

Definition

ἐκτενῶς

adv., [in LXX: Jonah 3:8 (חׇזְקָה), Joel 1:14, Jdt.4.12, 3Ma.5.9 * ;]

fervently, earnestly: Acts 12:5, 1 Peter 1:22; compar., Luke 22:44 (WH br., R, mg., omits).

Hebrew words it translates

The Hebrew words that the ancient Greek translation of the Old Testament renders as ἐκτενῶς:

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

2 total
  1. Acts 12:5ἐκτενῶς · fervently
    So Peter was kept in prison, but the church was fervently praying to God for him.
  2. 1 Peter 1:22ἐκτενῶς · deeply
    Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart.