◄ 1178. dekapente ►
Strong's Lexicon dekapente: Fifteen Original Word: δεκαπέντε Part of Speech: Indeclinable Numeral (Adjective) Transliteration: dekapente Pronunciation: deh-kah-PEN-teh Phonetic Spelling: (dek-ap-en'-teh) Definition: fifteen. Meaning: The number fifteen Word Origin: From δύο (duo, meaning "two") and πέντε (pente, meaning "five") Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: The Hebrew equivalent for the number fifteen is חֲמֵשׁ עֶשְׂרֵה (chamesh esreh), which is a combination of חָמֵשׁ (chamesh, meaning "five") and עֶשֶׂר (eser, meaning "ten"). In the Strong's Hebrew Dictionary, this corresponds to entries such as H2568 (חָמֵשׁ) and H6240 (עֶשֶׂר). These entries are used in the Old Testament to denote the number fifteen in various contexts, including genealogies, measurements, and historical accounts. Usage: The term δεκαπέντε is used in the New Testament to denote the number fifteen. It appears in contexts where specific numerical values are significant, often in historical or narrative settings. Context: The Greek word δεκαπέντε, translated as "fifteen," is a cardinal number used in the New Testament. It appears in passages where precise numerical detail is necessary for the narrative or teaching. For example, in the account of Paul's journey to Rome, δεκαπέντε is used to describe the distance in miles from certain locations, providing historical and geographical context to the narrative. The use of specific numbers like δεκαπέντε underscores the attention to detail in the biblical text, reflecting the historical accuracy and reliability of the accounts. In Acts 27:28, the term is used to describe the depth of the sea measured by the sailors during Paul's voyage: "They took soundings and found it to be fifteen fathoms." This detail contributes to the vividness and realism of the narrative, illustrating the challenges faced during the journey. The use of δεκαπέντε in the New Testament is limited but significant, as it provides clarity and precision in the description of events. The number fifteen, like other numbers in Scripture, can also carry symbolic meaning, often associated with rest or deliverance, though such interpretations should be approached with caution and grounded in the text's immediate context. Thayer's Greek Lexicon STRONGS NT 1178: δεκαπέντε δεκαπέντε, for the earlier πεντεκαίδεκα, fifteen: John 11:18; Acts 27:28; Galatians 1:18; (Genesis 7:20 Ald., Complutensian; Exodus 27:15; 1 Macc. 10:40; Polybius 3, 56, 3 var.; Diodorus 2, 13; Plutarch, Dion 38, 1; others; cf. δεκαδύο). Strong's Exhaustive Concordance fifteen. From deka and pente; ten and five, i.e. Fifteen -- fifteen. see GREEK deka see GREEK pente Forms and Transliterations δεκαπεντε δεκαπέντε δεκαπήχεσι δεκαπλασίονας dekapente dekapénte Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel Texts Englishman's Concordance John 11:18 Adj GRK: ἀπὸ σταδίων δεκαπέντε NAS: Jerusalem, about two miles off; KJV: about fifteen furlongs INT: off furlongs fifteen Acts 27:28 Adj GRK: εὗρον ὀργυιὰς δεκαπέντε NAS: and found [it to be] fifteen fathoms. KJV: and found [it] fifteen fathoms. INT: they found fathoms fifteen Galatians 1:18 Adj GRK: αὐτὸν ἡμέρας δεκαπέντε NAS: and stayed with him fifteen days. KJV: with him fifteen days. INT: him days fifteen Strong's Greek 1178 3 Occurrences δεκαπέντε — 3 Occ.