"fourth, Mt. 14:25; the fourth part, quarter, Rev. 6:8"
Definition and meaning
fourth, Mt. 14:25; the fourth part, quarter, Rev. 6:8
In the original Greek the word is written: τέταρτος
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 tetartos (G5067) across the King James Bible.
And in the fourth watch of the night Jesus went unto them, walking on the sea.
And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them.
And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,
And the first beast was like a lion, and the second beast like a calf, and the third beast had a face as a man, and the fourth beast was like a flying eagle.
And when he had opened the fourth seal, I heard the voice of the fourth beast say, Come and see.
And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.
And the fourth angel sounded, and the third part of the sun was smitten, and the third part of the moon, and the third part of the stars; so as the third part of them was darkened, and the day shone not for a third part of it, and the night likewise.
And the fourth angel poured out his vial upon the sun; and power was given unto him to scorch men with fire.
And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald;
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Common questions
Strong's G5067 (tetartos) is a Greek word that means: fourth, Mt. 14:25; the fourth part, quarter, Rev. 6:8 It appears 9 times in the King James Bible.
The word tetartos (G5067) appears 9 times in the original Greek text.
Strong's G5067 is tetartos, a Greek word defined as: fourth, Mt. 14:25; the fourth part, quarter, Rev. 6:8. James Strong catalogued this in his 1890 concordance to help English readers study the original languages of the Bible.
tetartos is a Greek word found in the New Testament.