Lexicon pentakis: Five times Original Word: πεντάκις Strong's Exhaustive Concordance five times. Multiplicative adverb from pente; five times -- five times. see GREEK pente NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from pente Definition five times NASB Translation five times (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3999: πεντάκιςπεντάκις, adverb,five times: 2 Corinthians 11:24. (From Pindar, Aeschylus down.) Topical Lexicon Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "πέντε" (pente), meaning "five."Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the Greek adverb "πεντάκις" in the Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, as the concept of numerical frequency is often expressed differently in Hebrew texts. However, the number five itself is represented by the Hebrew word "חָמֵשׁ" (chamesh), Strong's Hebrew Number 2568, which is used in various contexts throughout the Old Testament to denote the number five. Usage: The term is used in the New Testament to denote the frequency of an action or event, specifically indicating that something occurred five times. Context: The Greek adverb "πεντάκις" appears in the New Testament to emphasize the repetition of an event or action exactly five times. This term is used to convey precision in the frequency of occurrences, often highlighting the significance or intensity of the repeated action. In the Berean Standard Bible, "πεντάκις" is found in the context of the Apostle Paul's experiences, where he recounts the hardships he endured for the sake of the Gospel. Specifically, in 2 Corinthians 11:24, Paul states, "Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one." This usage underscores the severity and perseverance of Paul’s ministry, as he endured significant suffering multiple times. The use of "πεντάκις" in this context serves to illustrate the apostle's dedication and the challenges faced by early Christians in spreading the message of Christ. Forms and Transliterations πεντακις πεντάκις pentakis pentákisLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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