Lexical Summary hekastos: each, every, every one Original Word: ἕκαστος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance any, both, each oneAs if a superlative of hekas (afar); each or every -- any, both, each (one), every (man, one, woman), particularly. HELPS Word-studies 1538 hékastos (from hekas, "separate") – each (individual) unit viewed distinctly, i.e. as opposed to "severally" (as a group). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition each, every NASB Translation each (36), each man (4), each man's (3), each one (22), each one's (1), each person (2), every (1), every man (2), every one (2), every* (1), everyone (4), personal (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1538: ἕκαστοςἕκαστος, ἑκάστη, ἕκαστον, the Sept. for אִישׁ (from Homer down), each, every; a. joined to a substantive: ἕκαστον δένδρον, Luke 6:44; ἑκάστῳ στρατιώτῃ, John 19:23; κατά μῆνα ἕκαστον, every month, Revelation 22:2 (not Rec.); καθ' ἑκάστην ἡμέραν, Hebrews 3:13; cf. Winers Grammar, 111 (106); Buttmann, § 127, 30. preceded by εἷς, Latinunusquisque, every one: with a substantive, Ephesians 4:16; Revelation 22:2 Rec. b. used substantively: John 7:53 (Rec.); Acts 4:35; Romans 2:6; Galatians 6:4, etc.; once plural ἕκαστοι: Revelation 6:11 Rec. With a partitive genitive added: ἡμῶν, Romans 14:12; ὑμῶν, Luke 13:15; 1 Corinthians 1:12; Hebrews 6:11; αὐτῶν, John 6:7 (R G); τῶν σπερμάτων, 1 Corinthians 15:38. εἷς ἕκαστος, every one (see εἷς, 4 b.): without a partitive genitive, Acts 20:31; Colossians 4:6; with a partitive genitive, Luke 4:40; Acts 2:3; Acts 17:27; 1 Corinthians 12:18, etc. ἕκαστος, when it denotes individually, every one of many, is often added appositively to nouns and pronouns and verbs in the plural number (Matthiae, ii., p. 764f; (Winers Grammar, 516 (481); Buttmann, 131 (114))): ἡμεῖς ἀκούομεν ἕκαστος, Acts 2:8; σκορπισθῆτε ἕκαστος, John 16:32; ἐπορεύοντο πάντες ..., ἕκαστος ..., Luke 2:3; add, Acts 3:26; 1 Peter 4:10; Revelation 5:8; Revelation 20:13; likewise εἷς ἕκαστος, Acts 2:6; Acts 21:26; ὑμεῖς οἱ καθ' ἕνα ἕκαστος τήν ἑαυτοῦ γυναῖκα ἀγαπάτω, you one by one, each one of you severally, Ephesians 5:33. In imitation of the Hebrew, ἕκαστος τῷ ἀδελφῷ αὐτοῦ (לְאָחִיו אִישׁ, Genesis 26:31), Matthew 18:35; μετά τοῦ πλησίον αὐτοῦ (אֶל־רֵעֵהוּ אִישׁ, Judges 6:29, etc.), Ephesians 4:25, cf. Hebrews 8:11 Rec. Topical Lexicon Overview of the Word’s Function Strong’s Greek 1538 underscores the singular responsibility, privilege, and destiny of every person. Whether the context is judgment, gifting, daily conduct, or gospel invitation, Scripture repeatedly draws attention to the individual within the collective. Individual Accountability before God The New Testament employs 1538 to affirm that no one hides in the crowd when standing before the Lord. These passages stress personal moral responsibility and refute any notion that corporate identity removes individual consequence. Personal Stewardship of Gifts and Resources The term highlights God’s tailor-made grace distributions. Every Believer’s Direct Participation in Ministry Paul’s house-church instructions rely on 1538: The verse envisions a gathered body where every member contributes, safeguarding against both clericalism and passivity. Diversity within the Unity of the Church While one Lord and one gospel bind the body, 1538 reminds us that God assigns distinct callings. Universal yet Personal Gospel Call Acts 2 repeatedly employs 1538 as Peter’s Pentecost sermon is heard “in his own language” and culminates with the command, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you” (Acts 2:38). Salvation is offered to all, but accepted one heart at a time. Divine Judgment and Reward Jesus promises retribution or reward based on individual response and faithfulness: Such passages furnish both warning and hope, motivating holy living. Pastoral Applications 1. Preach for decision: since Scripture addresses each hearer, sermons should call for personal response. Historical Theological Reflection Church fathers such as Tertullian and Augustine appealed to the word’s individual emphasis to argue against inherited guilt for personal sins and to uphold free, accountable faith. Reformers likewise cited Romans 14:12 to confront institutional mediation of salvation, insisting on the believer’s direct reckoning before God. Devotional Considerations Meditating on verses containing 1538 fosters: In sum, Strong’s Greek 1538 breathes through the New Testament as a steady reminder that while God loves the world, He addresses the heart of each person, assigns grace to each believer, and will finally judge and reward each soul according to His righteous standard. Forms and Transliterations εκασταις εκαστη εκάστη ἑκάστη εκαστην εκάστην ἑκάστην εκάστης εκαστοι ἕκαστοι εκαστον έκαστον ἕκαστον εκαστος έκαστος ἕκαστος εκαστου εκάστου ἑκάστου εκαστω εκάστω ἑκάστῳ ekaste ekastē ekasten ekastēn ekasto ekastō ekastoi ekaston ekastos ekastou hekaste hekastē hekáste hekástē hekasten hekastēn hekásten hekástēn hekasto hekastō hekastoi hekástoi hekástōi hékastoi hekaston hékaston hekastos hékastos hekastou hekástouLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 16:27 Adj-DMSGRK: τότε ἀποδώσει ἑκάστῳ κατὰ τὴν NAS: REPAY EVERY MAN ACCORDING KJV: he shall reward every man according INT: then he will give to each according to the Matthew 18:35 Adj-NMS Matthew 25:15 Adj-DMS Matthew 26:22 Adj-NMS Mark 13:34 Adj-DMS Luke 2:3 Adj-NMS Luke 4:40 Adj-DMS Luke 6:44 Adj-NNS Luke 13:15 Adj-NMS Luke 16:5 Adj-AMS John 6:7 Adj-NMS John 7:53 Adj-NMS John 16:32 Adj-NMS John 19:23 Adj-DMS Acts 2:3 Adj-AMS Acts 2:6 Adj-NMS Acts 2:8 Adj-NMS Acts 2:38 Adj-NMS Acts 3:26 Adj-AMS Acts 4:35 Adj-DMS Acts 11:29 Adj-NMS Acts 17:27 Adj-GMS Acts 20:31 Adj-AMS Acts 21:19 Adj-ANS Acts 21:26 Adj-GMS Strong's Greek 1538 |
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