Definition
πυκιός, -ή, -όν
[in LXX: Ezekiel 31:3 A (חֹרֶשׁ), 3Ma.1.28 3Mac.4.10, 4Ma.12.12 * ;]
1. close, compact, solid.
2. frequent: 1 Timothy 5:23. Neut. pl., πυκνά, as adv., much, often: Mark 7:3 Τ (see: πυγμή), Luke 5:33. Comparat., πυκνότερον, very often or so much the oftener (seeBl., § 44, 3,): Acts 24:26.
Usage patterns
Occurrences
3 total
- Luke 5:33πυκνὰ · frequentlyThen they said to Him, “John’s disciples and those of the Pharisees frequently fast and pray, but Yours keep on eating and drinking.”
- Acts 24:26πυκνότερον · frequentlyAt the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him.
- 1 Timothy 5:23πυκνάς · frequentStop drinking only water and use a little wine instead, because of your stomach and your frequent ailments.