Lexical Summary hexés: Next, following, in order, subsequently Original Word: ἑξῆς Strong's Exhaustive Concordance after, following, tomorrow, next. From echo (in the sense of taking hold of, i.e. Adjoining); successive -- after, following, X morrow, next. see GREEK echo NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom echó Definition next NASB Translation afterwards* (1), next (4), soon (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1836: ἑξῆςἑξῆς, adverb (from ἔχω, future ἕξω; cf. έ᾿χομαι τίνος to cleave to, come next to, a thing), successively, in order, (from Homer down); ὁ, ἡ, τό ἑξῆς, the next following, the next in succession: so ἡ ἑξῆς ἡμέρα, Luke 9:37; elliptically ἐν τῇ ἑξῆς, namely, ἡμέρα, Luke 7:11 (here WH text Tr text L marginal reading ἐν τῷ ἑξῆς namely, χρόνῳ, soon afterward); τῇ ἑξῆς, namely, ἡμέρα, Acts 21:1; Acts 25:17; Acts 27:18. Topical Lexicon Meaning and Nuance Strong’s Greek 1836, ἑξῆς (hexēs), functions adverbially to mark sequential progression. It signals that one event follows immediately or logically upon another, supplying narrative cohesion and temporal precision in the text. Occurrences in Scripture Luke 7:11 – “Soon afterward, Jesus went to a town called Nain, and His disciples and a large crowd went with Him.” Luke 9:37 – “The next day, when they came down from the mountain, Jesus was met by a large crowd.” Acts 21:1 – “After we had torn ourselves away from them, we set sail and went on a straight course to Cos, the next day to Rhodes, and from there to Patara.” Acts 25:17 – “So when they had come together here, I did not delay, but the next day took my seat on the judgment bench and ordered that the man be brought in.” Acts 27:18 – “We were violently battered by the storm, so the next day they began to jettison the cargo.” Literary Function in Luke–Acts Luke, the careful historian-theologian, employs ἑξῆς to advance his orderly narrative (Luke 1:3). By marking successive days or stages, the term underlines the reliability of eyewitness history and reinforces the unfolding plan of God from Jesus’ ministry (Gospel) to the Church’s mission (Acts). Each occurrence moves the storyline forward without pause, reflecting divine purpose moving inexorably toward its goals. Contextual Insights Luke 7:11 establishes proximity between Jesus’ healing of a centurion’s servant and the raising of the widow’s son, portraying an unbroken display of messianic compassion. Luke 9:37 connects the Transfiguration to immediate engagement with the crowds, highlighting Jesus’ readiness to descend from glory to human need. Acts 21:1 charts Paul’s voyage toward Jerusalem, emphasizing an intentional, step-by-step obedience despite looming hardship. Acts 25:17 reveals Roman judicial haste, setting the stage for Paul’s defense and eventual appeal to Caesar—again underscoring providential momentum. Acts 27:18 intensifies the storm narrative; the “next day” amplifies sustained trial, preparing readers for God’s dramatic deliverance. Theological Significance 1. Providence: The repeated “next” underscores that history unfolds under God’s supervision; each successive day is tethered to His sovereign timetable. Historical Background In Greco-Roman historiography, temporal markers assured readers of narrative credibility. Luke’s use of ἑξῆς aligns with this convention, reinforcing the trustworthiness of apostolic testimony in an era that valued orderly accounts. Practical Ministry Application • Planning with Flexibility: Ministers emulate Luke’s orderly progression, stewarding time well while remaining sensitive to God’s redirection from one day to the next. Summary ἑξῆς is a small but strategic word that stitches together moments of revelation, mission, and trial. By spotlighting the “next” day, Luke affirms that every step in salvation history—and in the believer’s journey—follows an ordered path ordained by God. Forms and Transliterations εξης εξής ἑξῆς exes exēs hexes hexês hexēs hexē̂sLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Luke 7:11 AdvGRK: ἐν τῷ ἑξῆς ἐπορεύθη εἰς NAS: Soon afterwards He went KJV: it came to pass the day after, that he went INT: on the next [day] he went into Luke 9:37 Adv Acts 21:1 Adv Acts 25:17 Adv Acts 27:18 Adv |
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