1733. hendeka

Lexicon

hendeka: Eleven

Original Word: ἕνδεκα
Part of Speech: Indeclinable Numeral (Adjective)
Transliteration: hendeka
Pronunciation: HEN-deh-kah
Phonetic Spelling: (hen'-dek-ah)
Definition: Eleven
Meaning: eleven.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

eleven.

From (the neuter of) heis and deka; one and ten, i.e. Eleven -- eleven.

see GREEK heis

see GREEK deka

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
cardinal number from the neut. of heis and deka
Definition
eleven
NASB Translation
eleven (6).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 1733: ἕνδεκα

ἕνδεκα, οἱ, αἱ, τά, eleven: οἱ ἕνδεκα, the eleven apostles of Christ remaining after the death of Judas the traitor, Matthew 28:16; Mark 16:14; Luke 24:9, 33; Acts 1:26; Acts 2:14. (From Homer down.)

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek words "εἷς" (heis, meaning "one") and "δέκα" (deka, meaning "ten").

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent for the number eleven is found in Strong's Hebrew Dictionary as 6240 (עָשָׂר, 'asar) combined with 259 (אֶחָד, 'echad) to form the number eleven (אַחַד עָשָׂר, 'achad 'asar). This combination is used in the Old Testament to denote the number eleven in various contexts, such as in Genesis 32:22, where Jacob's eleven sons are mentioned.

Usage: The term ἕνδεκα is used in the New Testament to denote the number eleven, often in the context of counting or listing, particularly in reference to the eleven apostles after Judas Iscariot's betrayal and death.

Context: The Greek word ἕνδεκα appears in the New Testament primarily in contexts involving the apostles. After Judas Iscariot's betrayal and subsequent death, the group of Jesus' closest followers was reduced from twelve to eleven. This number is significant in the early chapters of the Acts of the Apostles, where the remaining apostles are often referred to as "the eleven" until Matthias is chosen to replace Judas, restoring the number to twelve.

In the Gospel accounts, the term is used to describe the group of apostles who remained faithful to Jesus after His resurrection. For example, in Matthew 28:16 (BSB), it is written: "Meanwhile, the eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain Jesus had designated." This passage highlights the transition period for the early church and the importance of the apostolic foundation.

The number eleven also appears in Mark 16:14 (BSB), where it states: "Later, as they were eating, Jesus appeared to the Eleven and rebuked them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He had risen." This emphasizes the initial doubt and eventual conviction of the apostles, underscoring their role as witnesses to the resurrection.

The use of ἕνδεκα in these contexts underscores the transitional phase of the early church and the restoration of the apostolic circle, which was crucial for the spread of the Gospel message.

Forms and Transliterations

ενδεκα ένδεκα ἕνδεκα endeka hendeka héndeka

Englishman's Concordance

Matthew 28:16 Adj
GRK: Οἱ δὲ ἕνδεκα μαθηταὶ ἐπορεύθησαν
NAS: But the eleven disciples proceeded
KJV: Then the eleven disciples went away
INT: moreover [the] eleven disciples went

Mark 16:14 Adj
GRK: αὐτοῖς τοῖς ἕνδεκα ἐφανερώθη καὶ
NAS: He appeared to the eleven themselves
KJV: he appeared unto the eleven as they
INT: they to the eleven he appeared and

Luke 24:9 Adj
GRK: πάντα τοῖς ἕνδεκα καὶ πᾶσιν
NAS: these things to the eleven and to all
KJV: these things unto the eleven, and
INT: all to the eleven and to all

Luke 24:33 Adj
GRK: ἠθροισμένους τοὺς ἕνδεκα καὶ τοὺς
NAS: gathered together the eleven and those
KJV: found the eleven gathered together,
INT: gathered together the eleven and those

Acts 1:26 Adj
GRK: μετὰ τῶν ἕνδεκα ἀποστόλων
NAS: and he was added to the eleven apostles.
KJV: with the eleven apostles.
INT: with the eleven apostles

Acts 2:14 Adj
GRK: σὺν τοῖς ἕνδεκα ἐπῆρεν τὴν
NAS: taking his stand with the eleven, raised
KJV: with the eleven, lifted up
INT: with the eleven lifted up the

Strong's Greek 1733
6 Occurrences

ἕνδεκα — 6 Occ.