Ektenḗs — G1618

Definition

adjective

intent

1. figuratively, intent, earnest, assiduous

Usually translated as

without ceasing, fervent

Origin

from G1614

• ekteínō (G1614)

Occurrences

Ektenḗs occurs 2 times in the King James.

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

• Acts 12:5 — Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing (εκτενης) of the church unto God for him.
• 1 Peter 4:8 — And above all things have fervent (ἐκτενῆ) charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins.