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Strong's G3999 πεντάκις (pentakis)

Pentakis means “five times” — full meaning, definition, and every linked Bible usage across the indexed canon.

Same number, other testament: Strong's H3999 — mabbul (“flood”) in the Hebrew Bible.

First usage Interlinear Bible Septuagint Bible
Strong's Number G3999
Language Greek
Linked Usages 2
Books 2

Strong's G3999 Quick Answer

Strong's G3999 πεντακίς (pentakis) is a Greek Strong's word-study entry. pentakis (pen-tak-ece') adv. 1. five times [multiplicative adverb from G4002] It has 2 linked Bible usages across 2 books. Visible English usage signals include five. Indexed coverage on this page includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

Meaning
pentakis (pen-tak-ece') adv. 1. five times [multiplicative adverb from G4002]
Usage
2 linked usages
Books
2 indexed books
Corpus
New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
Usage Words
five

Meaning and Definition

pentakis (pen-tak-ece') adv. 1. five times [multiplicative adverb from G4002] KJV: five times Root(s): G4002

Original Word
πεντακίς
Transliteration
pentakis
Derivation
Root: πέντε R1: 4002
Morphology
adverb

Across Lexicons

How independent scholarly lexicons define Strong's G3999. Each definition is shown with its source so you can compare and cite the original reference works.

How Strong's G3999 Is Translated

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

five 2 Corinthians 11:24

How Strong's G3999 Usage Compares

Indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old 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 1 linked usage.
  • 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.

In the Septuagint (LXX)

Strong's G3999 (πεντακίς) appears 1 time in the Greek Septuagint — the Old Testament the New Testament authors quoted.

Sample Septuagint occurrences:

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Strong's G3999 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 G3999 in the New Testament

1 indexed usage in New Testament.

Strong's G3999 in the Septuagint / Greek Old Testament

1 indexed usage in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

4 Kingdoms 13:19 Septuagint / Brenton

And the man of God was grieved at him, and said, If thou hadst smitten five or six times, then thou shouldest have smitten Syria till thou hadst consumed them; but now thou shalt smite Syria only thrice.

Usage Excerpts

First 2 linked usage excerpts for Strong's G3999.

4 Kingdoms 13:19 Septuagint / Greek Old Testament, Septuagint / Brenton
And the man of God was grieved at him, and said, If thou hadst smitten five or six times, then thou shouldest have smitten Syria till thou hadst consumed them; but now thou shalt smite Syria only thrice.
2 Corinthians 11:24 New Testament, KJV
Of the Jews five times received I forty stripes save one.

All Indexed Usage Links

Every indexed verse link for Strong's G3999, grouped by book.

4 Kingdoms 1 usage, Septuagint / Greek Old Testament
4 Kingdoms 13:19
2 Corinthians 1 usage, New Testament
2 Corinthians 11:24

Strong's G3999 FAQ

What does pentakis (πεντάκις) mean?

Pentakis (Strong's G3999) is a Greek word most simply glossed "five times". pentakis (pen-tak-ece') adv. 1. five times [multiplicative adverb from G4002]

How many times is pentakis (πεντάκις) used in the Bible?

This page currently indexes 2 linked usages for Strong's G3999 across 2 books.

Where can I study pentakis (πεντάκις) in context?

Use the linked verse references on this page to study Strong's G3999 in context. The indexed coverage includes New Testament and Septuagint / Greek Old Testament.

What English words translate pentakis (πεντάκις)?

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

Does Strong's G3999 appear in the Septuagint or deuterocanonical books?

Yes. The current local index includes 1 in Septuagint / Greek Old Testament for Strong's G3999, with linked reader references where each row is available.