Strong's Lexicon hepta: Seven Original Word: ἑπτά Word Origin: A primary number Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: - H7651 (שֶׁבַע, sheba): The Hebrew equivalent for the number seven, also carrying connotations of completeness and covenant. Usage: The Greek word "hepta" is the numeral for the number seven. In the Bible, the number seven often symbolizes completeness, perfection, and divine order. It is frequently used in contexts that emphasize God's covenant, creation, and spiritual significance. Cultural and Historical Background: In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the number seven held significant symbolic meaning, often associated with divine perfection and completion. This symbolism is evident in the biblical creation narrative, where God created the world in six days and rested on the seventh, establishing the pattern for the Sabbath (Genesis 2:2-3). The number seven recurs throughout Scripture, underscoring themes of fulfillment and divine orchestration. HELPS Word-studies 2033 heptá – seven. The number seven in Scripture often has the figurative meaning, "God's perfect, finished work." Indeed, this symbolic sense is often key to interpreting texts that use the number seven, both in the OT and NT. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Origina prim. word Definition seven NASB Translation seven (87), seventh (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 2033: ἑπτάἑπτά, οἱ, αἱ, τά, seven: Matthew 12:45; Matthew 15:34; Mark 8:5; Luke 2:36; Acts 6:3, etc.; often in the Apocalypse; οἱ ἑπτά, namely, διάκονοι, Acts 21:8. In Matthew 18:22 it is joined (instead of ἑπτάκις) to the numeral adv. ἑβδομηκοντάκις, in imitation of the Hebrew שֶׁבַע , Psalm 118:164 Strong's Exhaustive Concordance seven. A primary number; seven -- seven. Forms and Transliterations Επτα επτά Ἑπτά ἑπτὰ επταετή επτακαίδεκα επτακαιδέκατος επτακαιδεκάτω Epta Hepta Heptá heptàLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance Matthew 12:45 AdjGRK: μεθ' ἑαυτοῦ ἑπτὰ ἕτερα πνεύματα NAS: and takes along with it seven other KJV: with himself seven other spirits INT: with itself seven other spirits Matthew 15:34 Adj Matthew 15:36 Adj Matthew 15:37 Adj Matthew 16:10 Adj Matthew 18:22 Adj Matthew 22:25 Adj Matthew 22:26 Adj Matthew 22:28 Adj Mark 8:5 Adj Mark 8:6 Adj Mark 8:8 Adj Mark 8:20 Adj Mark 8:20 Adj Mark 12:20 Adj Mark 12:22 Adj Mark 12:23 Adj Mark 16:9 Adj Luke 2:36 Adj Luke 8:2 Adj Luke 11:26 Adj Luke 20:29 Adj Luke 20:31 Adj Luke 20:33 Adj Acts 6:3 Adj |