"on the fourth day, Jn. 11:39*"
Definition and meaning
on the fourth day, Jn. 11:39*
In the original Greek the word is written: τεταρταῖος
Historical context
John wrote for an audience familiar with both Jewish Scripture and Greek philosophy. The logos — the Word — was a term Greek philosophers used for the rational principle underlying the universe. John takes that concept and says: that logos became a person and lived among us. Crucifixion was the Roman execution method designed to maximize public humiliation, reserved for slaves and rebels.
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 tetartaios (G5066) across the King James Bible.
Jesus said, Take ye away the stone. Martha, the sister of him that was dead, saith unto him, Lord, by this time he stinketh: for he hath been dead four days.
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Common questions
Strong's G5066 (tetartaios) is a Greek word that means: on the fourth day, Jn. 11:39* It appears 1 times in the King James Bible.
The word tetartaios (G5066) appears 1 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G5066 is tetartaios, a Greek word defined as: on the fourth day, Jn. 11:39*. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
tetartaios is a Greek word found in the New Testament.