"seven times, Mt. 18:21, 22; Lk. 17:4 (2x)*"
Definition and meaning
seven times, Mt. 18:21, 22; Lk. 17:4 (2x)*
In the original Greek the word is written: ἑπτάκις
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 heptakis (G2034) across the King James Bible.
Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?
Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.
Refiner gives you the full lexicon entry, AI-powered verse insight, historical commentary, cross-references, and voice study — all in one place.
Free to start · Disciple $4.99/mo · Shepherd $9.99/mo
Common questions
Strong's G2034 (heptakis) is a Greek word that means: seven times, Mt. 18:21, 22; Lk. 17:4 (2x)* It appears 3 times in the King James Bible.
The word heptakis (G2034) appears 3 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G2034 is heptakis, a Greek word defined as: seven times, Mt. 18:21, 22; Lk. 17:4 (2x)*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
heptakis is a Greek word found in the New Testament.