Strong's Lexicon hex: Six Original Word: ἕξ Word Origin: A primary numeral Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - Strong's Hebrew 8337: שֵׁשׁ (shesh) - The Hebrew numeral for six. Usage: The Greek word "ἕξ" (hex) is the numeral for the number six. It is used in the New Testament to denote quantity, often in contexts involving counting or specifying amounts. As a numeral, it is straightforward in its application, appearing in lists, measurements, and descriptions. Cultural and Historical Background: In the biblical context, numbers often carry symbolic significance. The number six is traditionally seen as representing imperfection or incompleteness, as it falls short of the number seven, which symbolizes completeness or divine perfection. This symbolism is rooted in the creation narrative, where God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh. In the Greco-Roman world, numbers were also significant in various philosophical and religious systems, often carrying mystical or symbolic meanings. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. cardinal number Definition six NASB Translation forty-six* (1), seventy-six* (1), six (10), sixty-six* (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1803: ἕξἕξ, οἱ, αἱ, τά, indeclinable numeral, six: Matthew 17:1; Luke 13:14, etc. Strong's Exhaustive Concordance six. A primary numeral; six -- six. Forms and Transliterations εξ ἕξ ἓξ ex hex héx hèxLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 17:1 AdjGRK: μεθ' ἡμέρας ἓξ παραλαμβάνει ὁ NAS: Six days later KJV: And after six days Jesus INT: after days six takes with [him] Mark 9:2 Adj Luke 4:25 Adj Luke 13:14 Adj John 2:6 Adj John 2:20 Adj John 12:1 Adj Acts 11:12 Adj Acts 18:11 Adj Acts 27:37 Adj James 5:17 Adj Revelation 4:8 Adj Revelation 13:18 Adj |
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