1527. heis kath heis
Strong's Lexicon
heis kath heis: One by one

Original Word: εἷς καθ' εἷς
Part of Speech: Phrase
Transliteration: heis kath heis
Pronunciation: hays kath hays
Phonetic Spelling: (hice kath hice)
Definition: One by one
Meaning: one by one

Word Origin: This phrase is a combination of the Greek words "εἷς" (heis), meaning "one," and "καθ'" (kath'), a contraction of "κατά" (kata), meaning "according to" or "each."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for the phrase "heis kath' heis," the concept of individual attention or action can be seen in Hebrew words like "אֶחָד" (echad, Strong's H259), meaning "one," and "לְבַד" (levad, Strong's H905), meaning "alone" or "by oneself."

Usage: The phrase "heis kath' heis" is used to denote a sequence or order where individuals or items are considered separately, one at a time. It emphasizes individual attention or action, often in a systematic or orderly manner.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, the concept of addressing or dealing with individuals "one by one" was significant in various contexts, such as legal proceedings, teaching, and public speaking. This method ensured clarity, fairness, and thoroughness, reflecting a structured approach to communication and decision-making.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
see heis and kata.

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
one by one.

From heis repeated with kata inserted; severally -- one by one.

see GREEK heis

see GREEK kata

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