"a solemn feast, public festival, Lk. 2:41; 22:1; Jn. 13:1; spc. used of the passover, Mt. 26:5; 27:15"
Definition and meaning
a solemn feast, public festival, Lk. 2:41; 22:1; Jn. 13:1; spc. used of the passover, Mt. 26:5; 27:15
In the original Greek the word is written: ἑορτή
Historical context
Rome had controlled Judea since 63 BC. Herod the Great rebuilt the Temple into one of the most magnificent structures in the ancient world — and simultaneously murdered members of his own family. The common people paid multiple layers of taxation and were politically powerless. Into that world a carpenter from Galilee began teaching that the kingdom of God had arrived.
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 heorte (G1859) across the King James Bible.
But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar among the people.
Now at that feast the governor was wont to release unto the people a prisoner, whom they would.
But they said, Not on the feast day, lest there be an uproar of the people.
Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired.
Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.
And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.
Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover.
(For of necessity he must release one unto them at the feast.)
Now when he was in Jerusalem at the passover, in the feast day, many believed in his name, when they saw the miracles which he did.
Then when he was come into Galilee, the Galilaeans received him, having seen all the things that he did at Jerusalem at the feast: for they also went unto the feast.
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Common questions
Strong's G1859 (heorte) is a Greek word that means: a solemn feast, public festival, Lk. 2:41; 22:1; Jn. 13:1; spc. used of the passover, Mt. 26:5; 27:15 It appears 25 times in the King James Bible.
The word heorte (G1859) appears 25 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1859 is heorte, a Greek word defined as: a solemn feast, public festival, Lk. 2:41; 22:1; Jn. 13:1; spc. used of the passover, Mt. 26:5; 27:15. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
heorte is a Greek word found in the New Testament.