Lexical Summary hektos: Sixth Original Word: ἕκτος Strong's Exhaustive Concordance sixth. Ordinal from hex; sixth -- sixth. see GREEK hex NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originord. from hex Definition sixth NASB Translation sixth (14). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1623: ἕκτοςἕκτος, ἕκτη, ἕκτον, the sixth: Matthew 20:5, etc. (From Homer down.) Topical Lexicon Definition and Scope The Greek adjective ἕκτος (hektos) designates order as “sixth.” Its fourteen New Testament appearances function as chronological markers that frame pivotal moments in redemptive history, prophetic vision, and daily life. Occurrences by Genre and Context • Gospel narrative: Matthew 20:5; 27:45; Mark 15:33; Luke 23:44; John 4:6; 19:14 The Sixth Hour in the Gospels Midday (roughly 12:00 p.m.) is highlighted three times. Parable of the Laborers In Matthew 20:5 workers are hired “at the sixth hour,” emphasizing divine generosity irrespective of human calculations and inviting humility among disciples. Apostolic Vision and Gentile Inclusion Peter’s rooftop prayer “about the sixth hour” (Acts 10:9) precedes the vision that opens the door of faith to the nations. The timing recalls midday prayer habits and ties Gentile mission to the rhythm of devotion. Chronological Anchors in Luke’s Infancy Narrative Gabriel comes to Mary “in the sixth month” of Elizabeth’s pregnancy (Luke 1:26; 1:36). The time stamp links the births of John and Jesus, highlighting coordinated divine initiative. Prophetic Sequences in Revelation • Sixth seal (Revelation 6:12) ushers in earthquake and cosmic disturbance, signaling approaching consummation. Numerical Theology Six in Scripture often relates to humanity: humanity’s creation on day six (Genesis 1:26–31) and human labor under the Law’s six-day work week. By marking events that anticipate completion or expose human limitation, the “sixth” points toward the fuller perfection realized in the “seventh” (rest) and ultimately in Christ. Liturgical and Devotional Implications Midday prayer, practiced in both Jewish and early Christian tradition, is reinforced by these texts. Remembering the sixth-hour darkness at Calvary can shape noonday devotion into a cross-centered pause, while Peter’s rooftop precedent encourages expectancy for mission-shaping revelation. Intercanonical Connections The repeated Euphrates motif from sixth trumpet to sixth bowl binds Revelation’s visions into a cohesive whole and echoes Old Testament prophecies (for example Jeremiah 46:10). Likewise, the sixth-hour crucifixion darkness recalls Amos 8:9, affirming prophetic continuity. Applications for Ministry and Discipleship 1. Embrace regular rhythms of prayer, including the midday hour, as occasions for gospel encounter and guidance. Summary Whether in the quiet of Nazareth’s sixth month, the brightness of Samaria’s sixth-hour sun, the darkness of Calvary’s sixth-hour sky, or the tumult of Revelation’s sixth judgments, the “sixth” serves as a divinely ordered signpost pointing to God’s unfolding plan and inviting faith, repentance, and trust. Forms and Transliterations εκτη ἕκτη εκτην ἕκτην εκτης ἕκτης εκτος εκτός ἕκτος εκτω ἕκτῳ ekte ektē ekten ektēn ektes ektēs ekto ektō ektos hekte hektē hékte héktē hekten hektēn hékten héktēn hektes hektēs héktes héktēs hekto hektō héktoi héktōi hektos héktosLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 20:5 Adj-AFSGRK: ἐξελθὼν περὶ ἕκτην καὶ ἐνάτην NAS: out about the sixth and the ninth KJV: he went out about the sixth and ninth INT: having gone out about [the] sixth and ninth Matthew 27:45 Adj-GFS Mark 15:33 Adj-GFS Luke 1:26 Adj-DMS Luke 1:36 Adj-NMS Luke 23:44 Adj-NFS John 4:6 Adj-NFS John 19:14 Adj-NFS Acts 10:9 Adj-AFS Revelation 6:12 Adj-AFS Revelation 9:13 Adj-NMS Revelation 9:14 Adj-DMS Revelation 16:12 Adj-NMS Revelation 21:20 Adj-NMS Strong's Greek 1623 |
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