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ἐκτενέστερον G1617
G1617 is the Greek word ἐκτενέστερον, transliterated ektenésteron. The King James Version most often renders it more earnestly.
What it means
more intently.
Where it comes from
neuter of the comparative of G1618 (ἐκτενής).
How the King James Version translates it
Across 1 tagged occurrence, counted from this edition's word index.
Strong's own list of renderings: more earnestly.
Verses using ἐκτενέστερον
All 1 verse, quoted in full.
Luke 22:44 · KJV
And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.
Common questions
What does Strong's G1617 mean?
G1617 is the Greek word ἐκτενέστερον (ektenésteron), meaning more intently.
How is G1617 translated in the King James Version?
The King James translators rendered it more earnestly (1 time).
How many times does G1617 appear in the Bible?
ἐκτενέστερον (ektenésteron) is tagged in 1 verse of the King James Version in this edition's word index.
Where does G1617 come from?
Strong's gives its derivation as: neuter of the comparative of G1618 (ἐκτενής).
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