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Strong's G1618 ἐκτενής (ektenes)

Ektenes means “without ceasing” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H1618 — garab (“scab”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G1618
Language Greek
Linked Usages 4
Books 3

Strong's G1618 Quick Answer

Strong's G1618 ἐκτενής (ektenes) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. ektenes (ek-ten-ace') adj. 1. intent [from G1614] It has 4 linked Bible usages across 3 books. Visible English usage signals include without and fervent. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

Meaning
ektenes (ek-ten-ace') adj. 1. intent [from G1614]
Usage
4 linked usages
Books
3 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Usage Words
without and fervent

Meaning and Definition

ektenes (ek-ten-ace') adj. 1. intent [from G1614] KJV: without ceasing, fervent Root(s): G1614

Original Word
ἐκτενής
Transliteration
ektenes
Derivation
Root: ἐκτείνω R1: 1614
Morphology
adjective

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1618. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)

fervent

Usage: ἐκτενής, -ές (ἐκτείνω), [in LXX: 3Ma.3:10 3Mac 5:29 * ;] stretched, strained. Metaphorical, earnest, zealous: 1Pe.4:8 .† (AS)

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How Strong's G1618 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render ektenes, taken from the interlinear word alignment (the same word underlined in the excerpts below). Where a rendering is used more than once, the count is shown.

fervent 1 Peter 4:8 without Acts 12:5

How Strong's G1618 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha. Each section below keeps corpus counts and sample passages visible so readers can compare the word across contexts instead of reading one flat concordance list.

  • The largest indexed corpus on this page is New Testament with 2 linked usages.
  • Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha rows are counted separately so readers can decide how those texts relate to the main word study.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G1618 (ἐκτενής) appears 2 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G1618 by Corpus

Indexed usage grouped by testament and extended corpus so readers can compare this word across the Bible, Septuagint, deuterocanonical books, and 1 Enoch where present.

Strong's G1618 in the New Testament

2 indexed usages in New Testament.

Acts 12:5 KJV

Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.

1 Peter 4:8 KJV

And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.

Strong's G1618 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha

2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

3 Maccabees 3:10 Septuagint / Brenton

Some of the neighbors, friends, and fellow dealers of the Jews, even called them secretly to an interview, pledged them their assistance, and promised to do their very utmost for them.

3 Maccabees 5:29 Septuagint / Brenton

Hermon, and all his friends, pointed out the preparation of the animals. They are ready, O king, according to your own strict injunction.

Usage Excerpts

First 4 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1618.

Acts 12:5 New Testament, KJV
Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.
1 Peter 4:8 New Testament, KJV
And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
3 Maccabees 3:10 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Some of the neighbors, friends, and fellow dealers of the Jews, even called them secretly to an interview, pledged them their assistance, and promised to do their very utmost for them.
3 Maccabees 5:29 Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, Septuagint / Brenton
Hermon, and all his friends, pointed out the preparation of the animals. They are ready, O king, according to your own strict injunction.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1618, grouped by book.

Acts 1 usage, New Testament
Acts 12:5
1 Peter 1 usage, New Testament
1 Peter 4:8
3 Maccabees 2 usages, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
3 Maccabees 3:10 3 Maccabees 5:29

Strong's G1618 FAQ

What does ektenes (ἐκτενής) mean?

Ektenes (Strong's G1618) is a Greek word most simply glossed "without ceasing". ektenes (ek-ten-ace') adj. 1. intent [from G1614]

How many times is ektenes (ἐκτενής) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 4 linked usages for Strong's G1618 across 3 books.

Where can I study ektenes (ἐκτενής) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1618 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.

What English words translate ektenes (ἐκτενής)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as without and fervent. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.

Does Strong's G1618 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1618, with linked reader references where each row is available.