"pr. extended; met. intense, earnest, fervent, eager, 1 Pet. 4:8*"
Definition and meaning
pr. extended; met. intense, earnest, fervent, eager, 1 Pet. 4:8*
In the original Greek the word is written: ἐκτενής
Historical context
The Roman Empire provided infrastructure no previous civilization had built — roads, sea routes, a common language in Greek, and relative peace across the Mediterranean. Jewish synagogues existed in every major city, giving Paul a starting point everywhere he traveled. The early church had no buildings, no political power, no social standing — and spread faster than any movement in ancient history.
The people who first heard this word were not reading a book — they were living through empires, oppression, exile, and covenant. Every word carried the weight of that reality. Understanding it changes how you read Scripture.
Scripture references
These are the most notable occurrences of ektenes (G1618) across the King James Bible.
Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him.
And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.
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Common questions
Strong's G1618 (ektenes) is a Greek word that means: pr. extended; met. intense, earnest, fervent, eager, 1 Pet. 4:8* It appears 2 times in the King James Bible.
The word ektenes (G1618) appears 2 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1618 is ektenes, a Greek word defined as: pr. extended; met. intense, earnest, fervent, eager, 1 Pet. 4:8*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
ektenes is a Greek word found in the New Testament.