ἐκτείνω

ekteinōVerbG1614

to stretch out

From: from G1537 (ἐκ) and teino (to stretch);

Short Definition

to extend

Full Lexicon Entry

to stretch out or forth: *χεῖρα *(as often in LXX); with accusative of person(s), towards; against; εἰς ἴασιν; of anchors, to cast.
LXX Usage: for שָׁלַח, נָטָה, etc.

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

14 times

Appears 14 times in the New Testament. Top books include:

Matthew
5
Acts
3
Luke
3
Mark
2
John
1

Key Passages

  • Acts 26:1
  • Acts 4:30
  • Luke 22:53
  • Luke 6:10
  • Matthew 12:49

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