1617. ektenesteron
Berean Strong's Lexicon
ektenesteron: More earnestly, more fervently

Original Word: ἐκτενέστερον
Part of Speech: Adverb
Transliteration: ektenesteron
Pronunciation: ek-te-NEH-ste-ron
Phonetic Spelling: (ek-ten-es'-ter-on)
Definition: More earnestly, more fervently
Meaning: more earnestly.

Word Origin: Comparative form of ἐκτενής (ektenēs), meaning "earnest" or "fervent."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for ἐκτενέστερον, the concept of fervency and earnestness in prayer can be seen in Hebrew words like תַּחֲנוּן (tachanun, Strong's H8469) meaning "supplication" or "earnest prayer."

Usage: The adverb ἐκτενέστερον is used to describe an action performed with greater intensity, earnestness, or fervor. It conveys a sense of heightened dedication or zeal, often in the context of prayer or supplication.

Cultural and Historical Background: In the Greco-Roman world, earnestness and fervor were highly valued in both religious and secular contexts. The concept of fervent prayer or action was not only a personal spiritual discipline but also a communal expectation. In the early Christian community, fervency in prayer and devotion was seen as a reflection of one's faith and commitment to God.

NAS Exhaustive Concordance
Word Origin
neut. of the cptv. of ektenés
Definition
more intently
NASB Translation
very (1).

Strong's Exhaustive Concordance
more earnestly.

Neuter of the comparative of ektenes; more intently -- more earnestly.

see GREEK ektenes

Forms and Transliterations
εκτενεστερον ἐκτενέστερον ektenesteron ektenésteron
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Englishman's Concordance
Luke 22:44 Adv
GRK: ἐν ἀγωνίᾳ ἐκτενέστερον προσηύχετο καὶ
NAS: He was praying very fervently;
KJV: he prayed more earnestly: and
INT: in agony more earnestly he prayed And

Strong's Greek 1617
1 Occurrence


ἐκτενέστερον — 1 Occ.

















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