Strong's Lexicon pentakis: Five times Original Word: πεντάκις Word Origin: Derived from the Greek word "πέντε" (pente), meaning "five." Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: While there is no direct Hebrew equivalent for "pentakis," the concept of numerical repetition can be found in various Hebrew terms related to counting and numbers, such as "חָמֵשׁ" (chamesh), meaning "five." Usage: The adverb "pentakis" is used in the New Testament to denote the frequency of an action, specifically indicating that something occurred five times. It is a straightforward numerical term used to quantify repetition. Cultural and Historical Background: In the ancient Greek world, numbers held significant cultural and symbolic meanings. The number five, in particular, was often associated with balance and harmony, as it is the sum of the first even and odd numbers (2 + 3). In the context of the New Testament, numerical terms like "pentakis" were used to convey precision and emphasis in recounting events or actions. NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originadverb from pente Definition five times NASB Translation five times (1). Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 3999: πεντάκιςπεντάκις, adverb,five times: 2 Corinthians 11:24. (From Pindar, Aeschylus down.) Strong's Exhaustive Concordance five times. Multiplicative adverb from pente; five times -- five times. see GREEK pente Forms and Transliterations πεντακις πεντάκις pentakis pentákisLinks Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts |
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