Strong's Lexicon hekastote: Each time, always, whenever Original Word: ἑκάστοτε Word Origin: Derived from ἕκαστος (hekastos), meaning "each" or "every." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "hekastote," similar concepts of regularity and consistency can be found in Hebrew words like תָּמִיד (tamid), meaning "continually" or "always," as seen in the context of the continual burnt offering (Exodus 29:42). Usage: The adverb "hekastote" is used to denote an action or occurrence that happens each time or always under certain conditions. It emphasizes the regularity or consistency of an event or action. Cultural and Historical Background: In the context of the New Testament, the Greek language was widely used across the Roman Empire, serving as a lingua franca. The use of adverbs like "hekastote" reflects the precision and nuance of the Greek language in conveying the frequency and regularity of actions, which was important for the theological and moral teachings of the early Christian community. HELPS Word-studies Cognate: 1539 hekástote – properly, each separately (used only in 2 Pet 1:15). NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom hekastos Definition each time, always NASB Translation any time (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1539: ἑκάστοτεἑκάστοτε, adv, at every time, always: 2 Peter 1:15. (Herodotus, Thucydides, Xenophon, Plato, others.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance always. As if from hekastos and tote; at every time -- always. see GREEK hekastos see GREEK tote Forms and Transliterations εκαστοτε εκάστοτε ἑκάστοτε εκάτερον ekastote hekastote hekástoteLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |