"successively, in order; in NT with the article ὁ, ἡ, τό, ἑχῆς, next, Lk. 7:11; 9:37; Acts 21:1; 25:17; 27:18*"
Definition and meaning
successively, in order; in NT with the article ὁ, ἡ, τό, ἑχῆς, next, Lk. 7:11; 9:37; Acts 21:1; 25:17; 27:18*
In the original Greek the word is written: ἑξῆς
Historical context
Luke wrote as a historian addressing a Greek audience. He carefully interviewed eyewitnesses and arranged events in order. The social and economic realities he describes — Roman taxation, Jewish religious hierarchy, the marginalization of women and the poor — are consistent with first-century Judea under Roman administration.
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 hexes (G1836) across the King James Bible.
And it came to pass the day after, that he went into a city called Nain; and many of his disciples went with him, and much people.
And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the hill, much people met him.
And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course unto Coos, and the day following unto Rhodes, and from thence unto Patara:
Therefore, when they were come hither, without any delay on the morrow I sat on the judgment seat, and commanded the man to be brought forth.
And we being exceedingly tossed with a tempest, the next day they lightened the ship;
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Common questions
Strong's G1836 (hexes) is a Greek word that means: successively, in order; in NT with the article ὁ, ἡ, τό, ἑχῆς, next, Lk. 7:11; 9:37; Acts 21:1; 25:17; 27:18* It appears 5 times in the King James Bible.
The word hexes (G1836) appears 5 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G1836 is hexes, a Greek word defined as: successively, in order; in NT with the article ὁ, ἡ, τό, ἑχῆς, next, Lk. 7:11; 9:37; Acts 21:1; 25:17; 27:18*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
hexes is a Greek word found in the New Testament.