Greek · G1441, G2033 · unreviewed

ἑβδομηκοντάκις ἑπτά

Seventy times · seven

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ἑβδομηκοντάκις G1441 seventy times
Pronunciation hebdomēkontákis
Marks the unlimited forgiveness Jesus commands, contrasting finite human vengeance with boundless mercy.
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ἑπτά G2033 seven
Pronunciation heptá
Literal numeral seven; in NT often carries symbolic theological weight signifying completeness or perfection.
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What does ἑβδομηκοντάκις ἑπτά (hebdomēkontakis hepta) mean in the Bible?

ἑβδομηκοντάκις · ἑπτά is a Greek word meaning "seventy-seven times or seventy times seven".

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Meaning

seventy-seven times or seventy times seven
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Matt 18:22
Word Pictures (Robertson)

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A.T. Robertson, Word Pictures in the New Testament (1930–31) — public domain

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