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Strong's G2517 καθεξῆς (kathexes)

Kathexes means “thereafter” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H2517 — chelqay (“Helkai”) in the Hebrew Bible.

Strong's Number G2517
Language Greek
Linked Usages 5
Books 2

Strong's G2517 Quick Answer

Strong's G2517 καθεξῆς (kathexes) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. kathexes (kath-ex-ace`) adv. 1. thereafter, i.e. consecutively 2. (as a noun, by ellipsis of noun) a subsequent person or time It has 5 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include after and time. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament.

Meaning
kathexes (kath-ex-ace`) adv. 1. thereafter, i.e. consecutively 2. (as a noun, by ellipsis of noun) a subsequent person or time
Usage
5 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament
Usage Words
after and time

Meaning and Definition

kathexes (kath-ex-ace`) adv. 1. thereafter, i.e. consecutively 2. (as a noun, by ellipsis of noun) a subsequent person or time [from G2596 and G1836] KJV: after(-ward), by (in) order Root(s): G2596, G1836

Original Word
καθεξῆς
Transliteration
kathexes
Derivation
Root: ἑξῆς R1: 2596 R2: 1836
Morphology
adverb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G2517. 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)

in order

Usage: καθ-εξῆς (= cl. ἑξῆς, ἐφεξῆς) adv., __1. successively, in order: Luk.1:3, Act.11:4 18:23; τῶν κ.. (those that succeeded him), Act.3:24. __2. after­wards: ἐν τῷ κ. (sc. χρόνῳ), Luk.8:1.† (AS)

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How Strong's G2517 Is Translated

The English word each shown verse actually uses to render kathexes, 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.

after Acts 3:24 time Acts 18:23

How Strong's G2517 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes 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 New Testament with 5 linked usages.

Strong's G2517 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 G2517 in the New Testament

5 indexed usages in New Testament.

Luke 1:3 KJV

It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,

Luke 8:1 KJV

And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him,

Acts 3:24 KJV

Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days.

Usage Excerpts

First 5 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G2517.

Luke 1:3 New Testament, KJV
It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus,
Luke 8:1 New Testament, KJV
And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelve were with him,
Acts 3:24 New Testament, KJV
Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days.
Acts 11:4 New Testament, KJV
But Peter rehearsed the matter from the beginning, and expounded it by order unto them, saying,
Acts 18:23 New Testament, KJV
And after he had spent some time there, he departed, and went over all the country of Galatia and Phrygia in order, strengthening all the disciples.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G2517, grouped by book.

Luke 2 usages, New Testament
Acts 3 usages, New Testament

Strong's G2517 FAQ

What does kathexes (καθεξῆς) mean?

Kathexes (Strong's G2517) is a Greek word most simply glossed "thereafter". kathexes (kath-ex-ace`) adv. 1. thereafter, i.e. consecutively 2. (as a noun, by ellipsis of noun) a subsequent person or time

How many times is kathexes (καθεξῆς) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 5 linked usages for Strong's G2517 across 2 books.

Where can I study kathexes (καθεξῆς) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G2517 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament.

What English words translate kathexes (καθεξῆς)?

The visible usage excerpts most often surface English words such as after and time. These are scanning signals from the displayed verses, not replacements for the original-language definition.