"at the very time; presently, instantly, immediately, Mk. 6:25; Acts 10:33; 11:11"
Definition and meaning
at the very time; presently, instantly, immediately, Mk. 6:25; Acts 10:33; 11:11
In the original Greek the word is written: ἐξαυτῆς
Historical context
The Gospel of Mark moves urgently — the word "immediately" appears over 40 times. It was written for a Roman audience familiar with power and action. Jesus is portrayed as a man who acts, heals, and commands authority that the Roman world had never seen from a Jewish teacher.
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 exautes (G1824) across the King James Bible.
And she came in straightway with haste unto the king, and asked, saying, I will that thou give me by and by in a charger the head of John the Baptist.
Immediately therefore I sent to thee; and thou hast well done that thou art come. Now therefore are we all here present before God, to hear all things that are commanded thee of God.
And, behold, immediately there were three men already come unto the house where I was, sent from Caesarea unto me.
Who immediately took soldiers and centurions, and ran down unto them: and when they saw the chief captain and the soldiers, they left beating of Paul.
And when it was told me how that the Jews laid wait for the man, I sent straightway to thee, and gave commandment to his accusers also to say before thee what they had against him. Farewell.
Him therefore I hope to send presently, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me.
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Common questions
Strong's G1824 (exautes) is a Greek word that means: at the very time; presently, instantly, immediately, Mk. 6:25; Acts 10:33; 11:11 It appears 6 times in the King James Bible.
The word exautes (G1824) appears 6 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1824 is exautes, a Greek word defined as: at the very time; presently, instantly, immediately, Mk. 6:25; Acts 10:33; 11:11. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
exautes is a Greek word found in the New Testament.