Ekténeia — G1616

G1616 · Greek — ἐκτένεια

Pronunciation: ek-ten'-i-ah

Definition

feminine noun

intentness

properly, extension
intentness (of mind), earnestness

Usually translated as

instantly

Origin

from G1618

ektenḗs (G1618)

Occurrences

Ekténeia occurs 1 time in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Acts (1)

Acts 26:7 — Unto which promise our twelve tribes, instantly (ἐκτενείᾳ) serving God day and night, hope to come. For which hope’s sake, king Agrippa, I am accused of the Jews.

Strong's Lexicon — E