Extended Strong's Greek Lexicon (Abbott-Smith based)
habit/practice
Usage: ἐξις, -εως, ἡ (ἔχω), [in LXX, cf. Sir, prol.9 ;] habit, use, experience: Heb.5:14.† (AS)
Strong's Number
G1838
Language
Greek
Linked Usages
8
Books
8
Strong's G1838 Quick Answer
Strong's G1838 ἕξις (hexis) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. hexis (hex'-is) n. 1. habit 2. (by implication) practice It has 8 linked Bible usages across 8 books. Visible English usage signals include use. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
- Meaning
- hexis (hex'-is) n. 1. habit 2. (by implication) practice
- Usage
- 8 linked usages
- Books
- 8 indexed books
- Corpus
- New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
- Usage Words
- use
Meaning and Definition
hexis (hex'-is) n. 1. habit 2. (by implication) practice [from G2192] KJV: use Root(s): G2192
Across Lexicons
How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G1838. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.
How Strong's G1838 Is Translated
The English word each shown verse actually uses to render hexis, 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.
use
Hebrews 5:14
How Strong's G1838 Usage Compares
Indexed coverage includes Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha, and New Testament. 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 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament with 5 linked usages.
- This page lets readers compare New Testament usage with Septuagint / Greek Old Testament usage, which is a key THF advantage over narrower Strong's pages.
- 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 G1838 (ἕξις) appears 8 times in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.
Sample Septuagint occurrences:
- 1 Kingdoms 16:7 — ἕξιν
- Daniel (Greek) 7:15 — ἕξει
- Habakkuk 3:16 — ἕξις
- Isaiah 7:14 — ἕξει
- Proverbs 13:5 — ἕξει
Strong's G1838 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 G1838 in the New Testament
1 indexed usage in New Testament.
But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
Strong's G1838 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
5 indexed usages in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.
But the Lord said to Samuel, Look not on his appearance, nor on his stature, for I have rejected him; for God sees not as a man looks; for man looks at the outward appearance, but God looks at the heart.
A righteous man hates an unjust word: But an ungodly man is ashamed, and will have no confidence.
Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; behold, a virgin shall conceive in the womb, and shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Immanuel.
Strong's G1838 in the deuterocanonical books / Apocrypha
2 indexed usages in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
Their offspring is cursed. Wherefore blessed is the barren that is undefiled, Which hath not known the sinful bed: She shall have fruit in the visitation of souls.
Than a rich man that is afflicted in his body.
Usage Excerpts
First 8 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G1838.
But the Lord said to Samuel, Look not on his appearance, nor on his stature, for I have rejected him; for God sees not as a man looks; for man looks at the outward appearance, but God looks at the heart.
A righteous man hates an unjust word: But an ungodly man is ashamed, and will have no confidence.
Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; behold, a virgin shall conceive in the womb, and shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Immanuel.
As for me Daniel, my spirit in my body trembled, and the visions of my head troubled me.
I watched, and my belly trembled At the sound of the prayer of my lips, And trembling entered into my bones, And my frame was troubled within me; I will rest in the day of affliction, From going up to the people of my sojourning.
But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
Their offspring is cursed. Wherefore blessed is the barren that is undefiled, Which hath not known the sinful bed: She shall have fruit in the visitation of souls.
Than a rich man that is afflicted in his body.
All Indexed Usage Links
Every indexed verse link for Strong's G1838, grouped by book.
1 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Proverbs 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Isaiah 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Daniel 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Habakkuk 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Hebrews 1 usage, New Testament
Wisdom of Solomon 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Wisdom of Sirach 1 usage, Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha
Strong's G1838 FAQ
What does hexis (ἕξις) mean?
Hexis (Strong's G1838) is a Greek word most simply glossed "use". hexis (hex'-is) n. 1. habit 2. (by implication) practice
How many times is hexis (ἕξις) used in the Bible?
This page currently indexes 8 linked usages for Strong's G1838 across 8 books.
Where can I study hexis (ἕξις) in context?
Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G1838 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, and Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha.
What English words translate hexis (ἕξις)?
The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as use. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.
Does Strong's G1838 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?
Yes. The current local index includes 5 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament and 2 in Deuterocanonical / Apocrypha for Strong's G1838, with linked reader references where each row is available.