3991. pemptos

Lexicon

pemptos: Fifth

Original Word: πέμπτος
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: pemptos
Pronunciation: PEM-ptos
Phonetic Spelling: (pemp'-tos)
Definition: Fifth
Meaning: the fifth.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance

fifth.

From pente; fifth -- fifth.

see GREEK pente

NAS Exhaustive Concordance

Word Origin
an ord. num. from pente
Definition
fifth
NASB Translation
fifth (4).

Thayer's Greek Lexicon

STRONGS NT 3991: πέμπτος

πέμπτος, πέμπτῃ, πέμπτον (from Homer down), fifth: Revelation 6:9; Revelation 9:1; Revelation 16:10; Revelation 21:20.

Topical Lexicon

Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "πέντε" (pénte), meaning "five."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The concept of ordinal numbers, including the "fifth," is also present in the Hebrew Bible. The corresponding Hebrew term for "fifth" is חֲמִישִׁי (chamishi), which is Strong's Hebrew entry H2549. This term is used similarly in the Old Testament to denote the fifth position in a sequence, such as in genealogies, lists, and descriptions of events or offerings.

Usage: The term πέμπτος is used in the New Testament to denote the fifth in a sequence or order. It appears in contexts where numerical order is significant, such as genealogies, lists, or descriptions of events.

Context: The Greek word πέμπτος (pémptos) is an ordinal number used to indicate the position of something as fifth in a sequence. In the New Testament, πέμπτος is used in various contexts, often to provide specific details in narratives or descriptions.

For example, in the Book of Revelation, πέμπτος is used to describe the sequence of seals, trumpets, and bowls, which are part of the apocalyptic visions given to John. Revelation 6:9 states, "When the Lamb opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of those who had been slain for the word of God and for the testimony they had upheld." Here, πέμπτος is crucial in understanding the order of events in the eschatological timeline.

Additionally, πέμπτος appears in genealogical records and lists, where precise order is essential for understanding lineage and fulfillment of prophecy. The use of ordinal numbers like πέμπτος underscores the meticulous nature of biblical record-keeping and the importance of order in the biblical narrative.

The use of πέμπτος in the New Testament reflects the broader biblical theme of order and structure, which is evident throughout both the Old and New Testaments. This theme is often associated with God's creation and governance, where order is seen as a reflection of divine wisdom and purpose.

Forms and Transliterations

πέμπταις πέμπτη πέμπτή πεμπτην πέμπτην πεμπτον πέμπτον πεμπτος πέμπτος πέμπτου πέμπτω pempten pemptēn pémpten pémptēn pemptos pémptos

Englishman's Concordance

Revelation 6:9 Adj-AFS
GRK: ἤνοιξεν τὴν πέμπτην σφραγῖδα εἶδον
NAS: the Lamb broke the fifth seal,
KJV: he had opened the fifth seal,
INT: he opened the fifth seal I saw

Revelation 9:1 Adj-NMS
GRK: Καὶ ὁ πέμπτος ἄγγελος ἐσάλπισεν
NAS: Then the fifth angel sounded,
KJV: And the fifth angel sounded,
INT: And the fifth angel sounded [his] trumpet

Revelation 16:10 Adj-NMS
GRK: Καὶ ὁ πέμπτος ἐξέχεεν τὴν
NAS: Then the fifth [angel] poured
KJV: And the fifth angel poured out
INT: And the fifth poured out the

Revelation 21:20 Adj-NMS
GRK: ὁ πέμπτος σαρδόνυξ ὁ
NAS: the fifth, sardonyx; the sixth,
KJV: The fifth, sardonyx; the sixth,
INT: the fifth sardonyx the

Strong's Greek 3991
4 Occurrences

πέμπτην — 1 Occ.
πέμπτος — 3 Occ.