Strong's Lexicon ennea: Nine Original Word: ἐννέα Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word for "nine." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent for the number nine is "תֵּשַׁע" (tesha, Strong's Hebrew 8672). Usage: The Greek numeral "ἐννέα" (ennea) is used to denote the number nine. It appears in contexts where counting or specifying quantities is necessary. In the New Testament, it is used in both literal and symbolic contexts, often to indicate completeness or finality, as the number nine is sometimes associated with the end of a cycle. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Greek culture, numbers held significant symbolic meanings. The number nine was often seen as a number of completion or fulfillment, as it is the last single-digit number. In Jewish tradition, numbers also carried symbolic weight, and the number nine could be associated with judgment or finality, as seen in the nine months of pregnancy leading to birth. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina primary number Definition nine NASB Translation nine (1), ninety-nine* (4). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1767: ἐννέαἐννέα, οἱ, αἱ, τά (from Homer down), nine: Luke 17:17; see the following word. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance nine. A primary number; nine -- nine. Forms and Transliterations ενενήκοντα εννεα εννέα ἐννέα εννεακαίδεκα εννεακαιδέκατος εννενήκοντα εννενηκονταδύο ennea ennéaLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 18:12 AdjGRK: τὰ ἐνενήκοντα ἐννέα ἐπὶ τὰ INT: the ninety nine on the Matthew 18:13 Adj Luke 15:4 Adj Luke 15:7 Adj Luke 17:17 Adj |
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